Justin Baldoni has launched a website detailing his legal battle with fellow actor Blake Lively, just days before their highly publicized court hearing. The site, aptly named thelawsuitinfo.com, went live on February 1, 2025, and includes two significant public documents related to the case.
The first document is Baldoni's amended complaint amounting to $400 million, targeting Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of orchestrated attempts to tarnish his reputation. The second document is a thorough 168-page timeline chronicling the relevant events leading up to the lawsuit, including communications between the parties involved. According to Baldoni's lead attorney, Bryan Freedman, "the decision to amend our lawsuit was a logical next step due to the overwhelming amount of new proof..." This launch marks another chapter in the contentious relationship between the two actors since filing their respective complaints.
Earlier, Lively filed allegations against Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment on the set of their film It Ends With Us. She claimed Baldoni invaded her privacy by entering her trailer without permission at inappropriate times. Following this, Baldoni rebuffed her claims and levied his own allegations against Lively, arguing she had taken over the film’s creative direction. He alleges Lively and Reynolds sought to destroy his career by colluding with media outlets, which has kicked off these legal proceedings.
“This fresh evidence corroborates what we knew all along, based on reasons tied to egotism, Ms. Lively and her entire team colluded for months to destroy reputations through a complex web of lies and false accusations,” pointed out Freedman. This assertion has only heated up the confrontation, resulting in both parties making public statements through various channels, including social media and press releases.
Baldoni's team recently released video materials from the filming of It Ends With Us, which they claim is evidence of their respectful working relationship. Lively's attorneys, on the other hand, argued these videos substantiate her allegations, stating, "The video shows Mr. Baldoni repeatedly leaning toward Ms. Lively, attempting to kiss her..." They contend these actions were improvised and occurred without prior consent.
On the legal front, Lively’s team is expected to challenge Baldoni’s claims vigorously. They filed for media limitations against Freedman, fearing his public relations strategies could likely bias the jury pool. They insist cryptically, stating they want to maintain the integrity of the court proceedings, without distraction from outside commentary. Meanwhile, Baldoni's group has expressed their eagerness to press their case, asserting they have nothing to hide.
The New York Times has recently come under fire within this dispute as well, with Baldoni alleging they mishandled information and collaborated with Lively. A spokesperson from The Times, Danielle Rhoades Ha, rebutted these claims, signifying Baldoni's assertions are inaccurate and rooted more in conjecture than actual fact.
With the hearing set for February 3, both parties face scrutiny as the public's interest remains piqued. Neither Baldoni nor Lively is expected to appear personally; instead, their respective legal counsels will represent them. Observers await not only the outcomes of this unique legal situation but also how public opinion surrounding it will shift as more information unravels.
The timeline of events continues to develop, with the eventual court trial anticipated to begin in March 2026. Given the substantial discussion surrounding this case, it will undoubtedly serve as touchpoint discussions about workplace dynamics, trust, and media influence.