Alright, folks, things are heating up in Hollywood, and this legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni just took another dramatic turn. Buckle up, because this one’s got lawsuits, counter-lawsuits, and now, two new actresses ready to step forward with claims of their own. If you thought this was going to simmer down anytime soon, think again.
So, here’s the latest: Blake Lively has filed an amended complaint, and in it, she claims that two other actresses who worked on “It Ends With Us”—the film she starred in and Baldoni directed—also had “uncomfortable experiences” with him. While their names aren’t being disclosed (understandably so), a spokesperson for Lively says they’ve agreed to share their communications in court and are prepared to testify.
Now, this is a major development because, up until now, it was just Lively’s word against Baldoni’s. But with additional women coming forward, it adds weight to her allegations and suggests there may have been a larger pattern of behavior. The amended complaint also reportedly includes evidence of “threats, harassment, and intimidation” not just against Lively but against other people involved. What that evidence is, we don’t know yet—but you can bet it’s going to come out in court.
Of course, Baldoni isn’t backing down. He’s already filed a “$400 million” defamation lawsuit against Lively, her publicist, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Yep, Reynolds is in the middle of this too. On top of that, Baldoni has also sued “The New York Times” for “$250 million” over its coverage of the allegations. Clearly, he’s going all-in to clear his name.
His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, recently made it crystal clear that there’s no chance of settling quietly. “We are not willing to do anything until Justin is cleared of being called a predator, a sexual harasser,” he said on “Hot Mics With Billy Bush”. He also revealed that the allegations have already cost Baldoni “a substantial amount of work” in Hollywood, though he didn’t specify which projects have fallen through.
Meanwhile, Blake and Ryan Reynolds don’t seem too rattled—at least not in public. The couple made a high-profile appearance at the “SNL50” anniversary special, where Reynolds even threw in a cheeky reference to the legal drama. When asked, “How’s it going?” he nervously replied, “Great. Why, what have you heard?” Now, was that just a lighthearted joke, or was it a carefully calculated PR move? Either way, it got people talking.
And while Hollywood is buzzing, there are reports that some guests at the “SNL” event were hesitant to engage with Lively and Reynolds, possibly not wanting to get caught up in the drama.
At this point, it’s clear both sides are digging in for a long, nasty fight. The trial isn’t even set to begin until “March 2026″—meaning we’ve got two full years of legal battles ahead. Mediation? Not happening. Settlement talks? Nowhere in sight. This one is going all the way.
So, what’s next? Well, if these two actresses officially go on record with allegations, that could be a game-changer. It’s one thing to deny a single claim, but multiple accusers? That’s a much tougher battle to win in the court of public opinion. On the flip side, if Baldoni can prove his innocence, it could flip the entire narrative in his favor.
Either way, one thing is certain—this fight is far from over, and Hollywood is watching every move. Stay tuned, because you “know” this one’s going to get even messier.
