Lorne Michaels Keeps Tabs on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Saga
Renowned producer Lorne Michaels remains abreast of the unfolding legal feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, as per comedian Dana Carvey.
In a surprising turn of events at the end of the previous year, Lively initiated legal action against her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director, Baldoni, citing sexual harassment and a smear campaign. In response, Baldoni retaliated by filing a hefty $400 million lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of extortion and defamation.
Celebrity power couple Lively and Reynolds were spotted at the recent Saturday Night Live (SNL) 50th-anniversary special, where former castmates Tina Fey and Amy Poehler graced the stage for a Q&A session. Reynolds, when questioned about his well-being, quirkily responded with, “Great! Why, what have you heard?”
Reflecting on the SNL anniversary show during a recent episode of the “Fly on the Wall” podcast hosted by Carvey and David Spade, Carvey, who was unable to attend the special, shared a text conversation he had with SNL co-creator Michaels post-event.
Carvey disclosed, “I texted Lorne afterward, ‘Wish I could have been there,” to which Michaels swiftly segued into discussing the ongoing legal saga involving Lively and Baldoni. The comedian’s attempt to shift the topic to praise other aspects of the show was futile as Michaels remained engrossed in the legal drama, even musing about the financial capabilities of the involved parties.
While Michaels seemed wrapped up in the legal intricacies, Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, expressed displeasure at Reynolds’ jest during an interview on the “Hot Mics” podcast with Billy Bush. In a disapproving tone, Freedman remarked, “I’m unaware of anybody, frankly, whose wife has been sexually harassed and has made jokes about that type of situation. I can’t think of anyone who’s done anything like that. So it surprised me,” labeling the couple’s banter as their “latest move.”
As the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni continues to capture attention, the behind-the-scenes drama and reactions from industry insiders add another layer of intrigue to this unfolding storyline. The tangled web of Hollywood scandals and legal disputes involving high-profile individuals showcases the complexities of fame and fortune in the showbiz realm.