Justin Baldoni Continues Lawsuit Against Blake Lively After Defamation Claims Dismissed

Actor-director Justin Baldoni's $400-$650 million defamation and libel lawsuits against Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, their publicist, and The New York Times were dismissed by U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman in June 2025. Despite the court's dismissal of defamation-related claims, Baldoni's legal team has been invited to amend four out of seven claims against Lively, signaling the possibility of continuing the legal battle with refined allegations and additional evidence. Baldoni's attorney Bryan Freedman emphasized that the case centers on false accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation, which Baldoni denies, and stated that the claims against Lively remain unproven. Freedman expressed confidence in moving forward and preparing for Lively's deposition, while also acknowledging the public support and online community interest in the case. Podcaster Perez Hilton suggested that Baldoni might benefit more by waiting for Lively to withdraw her claims and then revealing evidence publicly rather than continuing the court fight prematurely. Overall, the legal drama remains unresolved with both sides poised to continue their dispute.