The ongoing feud between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively continues to escalate as their legal battle approaches trial. Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, responded strongly to Lively’s accusations of attempting to influence the jury pool by leaking information to undermine her side of the story. Freedman emphasized that their intention is to present the truth without bias, unlike Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, who he claims manipulated information given to the media.
He further warned the couple that they will not be intimidated by Hollywood power plays and will fight to ensure that the truth is not silenced. The response comes as Judge Lewis J. Liman set a trial date for March 9, 2026, should the costars fail to settle their dispute beforehand. Additionally, a pre-trial hearing regarding Lively’s request for a gag order is scheduled for February 3.
Baldoni’s team recently announced plans to launch a website supporting their claims against Lively, prompting criticism from Lively’s legal team for their public release of a video showing the actors in a romantic scene. Lively’s team denounced the move as an attempt to manipulate the public and divert attention from the legal proceedings. They emphasized their focus on the legal process and reiterated their commitment to ensuring accountability from Baldoni and his associates in a court of law.
Lively and Reynolds have sought a protective order against Freedman, accusing him of engaging in improper conduct through a media campaign targeting them. The couple alleged violations of court rules and previous cease-and-desist letters sent to Baldoni and his lawyer. The legal dispute stems from Lively’s accusations of sexual harassment against Baldoni, which he has vehemently denied and countersued in response.
The contentious relationship between Baldoni and Lively continues to unfold as the legal proceedings progress towards a trial date, with both parties fiercely defending their positions.