Justin Baldoni and lawsuit-merely-about-reputation-should-be-thrown-out-baldoni-says-2025-11-13/” title=”Blake Lively's … merely about reputation, should be thrown out …”>Blake Lively‘s Legal Battle: New Evidence Emerges Ahead of Trial
The ongoing legal dispute between actor Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively continues to unfold, with recent developments potentially bolstering Baldoni’s defense.The case, centered around claims of unauthorized intimacy during the filming of It Ends With Us, is scheduled to go to trial in March.
Hear’s a breakdown of the current situation and what you need to know:
The Core of the Dispute
Initially,Baldoni filed a lawsuit alleging lively actively campaigned to sabotage his career after he raised concerns about a kiss during filming that he believed wasn’t scripted. Lively countersued, claiming defamation and significant financial losses stemming from Baldoni’s allegations.
New Evidence Surfaces
A recently discovered clip from the film’s set is now under scrutiny. It was shot in May 2023, prior to the actors’ strike halting production. This footage appears to support Baldoni’s claim that the kiss in question wasn’t a spontaneous, improvised moment, as Lively has suggested.
* The clip potentially demonstrates pre-planning for the scene.
* Baldoni’s legal team is expected to present this as evidence.
* However, the clip alone doesn’t definitively prove whether the kiss was scripted or improvised.
Previous Legal Rulings
The legal proceedings haven’t been entirely in Baldoni’s favor thus far. A judge previously dismissed Baldoni’s countersuit, but his team vowed to continue fighting the case.Lively’s legal team has asserted she has already suffered hundreds of millions of dollars in losses due to the controversy.
What’s Next?
Currently,both parties are preparing for trial.
* A motion for summary judgment was recently filed by Baldoni and the Wayfarer parties.
* They are requesting the judge rule in their favor without a full trial.
* As of now, the judge has not issued a ruling on this motion.
Both Lively and Baldoni are expected to testify during the March trial, offering their perspectives directly to the court. This case continues to draw significant attention within the entertainment industry, raising questions about on-set boundaries and professional conduct. We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
