‘Distraction' Ryan Reynolds Banned From Blake Lively's Deposition, ‘Source' Claims
As the deposition date of the Blake Lively case approaches, her legal battle against Justin Baldoni seems to be drawn out. Her husband, Ryan Reynolds, has been on her side since day one. However, it seems Lively will be facing things alone as she braces herself for deposition. It is scheduled on July 17 in New York. While Reynolds wants to be present at the deposition, her lawyers have advised against it. They reportedly cited that 'It's a legal fight' and 'this isn't Hollywood.'
A source informed Rob Shuter that Lively's legal team told Reynolds that since 'he's a distraction,' he has to stay away from the deposition. The decision might have been difficult for Lively as she 'loves' Reynolds and would want him to be on her side. However, after understanding the gravity of the situation, the actor reluctantly agreed to face the battle alone. She knows 'this is war,' and is ready to take things head on.
With the deposition, Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, plans to deny Lively's allegations. While speaking about his strategy on TMZ Live, he said he will 'ask her questions under penalty of perjury.' For this, Lively would 'have to provide evidence, and she's gonna have to provide the truth of the stories.'
According to People, Freedman further added that they have 'video tape,' 'footage,' 'text messages,' and 'emails.' However, they want to 'see how consistent her testimony is with the actual facts of what transpired.'
The legal tussle between the co-actors started when Lively accused her 'It Ends With Us' director-costar Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni denied the claims and filed counterclaims against Lively and her husband, alleging defamation and extortion. However, it was reportedly dismissed by the judge. Their trial is due for March 2026 in New York.
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