Blake Lively's Sister Reacts To Her TIME100 Speech Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
Published By :
Trending Desk
Last Updated:
At the TIME100 Gala, Blake said, 'I have so much to say about the last two years of my life, but tonight is not the forum.'
At the TIME100 Gala in April this year, Blake Lively indirectly pointed at her legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. The actress, who was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 influential people, spoke for six minutes at the event held at New York City's Lincoln Centre on April 24. At one point, Blake said, 'I have so much to say about the last two years of my life, but tonight is not the forum," and then shifted her focus to speak about 'the feeling of being a woman who has a voice today."
Weeks after her speech, Blake's sister, Robyn Lively, shared that she is 'proud" of her for speaking up. On May 10, the 53-year-old actress spoke to People at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango in California and reacted to her sister's speech. She said, '(I'm) very proud. Just so you know, very proud," amid Blake's ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
Moreover, Robyn's husband, actor Bart Johnson, reiterated that both of them were 'super proud" of Blake's speech, where she also revealed how their mother, Elaine Lively, once faced a similar incident to hers. Bart added, 'That's a tough thing to navigate, so we're proud. To say we're proud is an understatement." The couple attended the concert with their daughter Kate.
Speaking of Blake's speech at the TIME100 Gala, the 'last two years" remark alluded to her ongoing legal battle with the actor-director Justin Baldoni. In December last year, Blake filed a complaint against him with the California Civil Rights Department, accusing him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign. In response, Justin filed a $400 million countersuit against Blake, her husband Ryan, their publicist Leslie Sloane and Vision PR Inc., alleging defamation and civil extortion.
In a recent development regarding the case, the Gossip Girl alum's legal team confirmed that she will be testifying when the trial begins in March 2026. Her lawyer, Mike Gottlieb, told the above-mentioned outlet, 'Yes. The ultimate moment for a plaintiff's story to be told is at trial. We expect that to be the case here. So we would, of course, expect her to be a witness at her trial. Of course, she's going to testify."
Her lawyer further made it known that other individuals who witnessed or experienced misconduct related to the case will also testify. However, there is no confirmation whether Blake's husband, Ryan Reynolds, would take the stand or not.
First Published:
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Pink Villa
19 hours ago
- Pink Villa
Blake Lively Reveals How Trainer Don Saladino 'Kept Her Strong Through 4 Pregnancies' Amid Blazing Justin Baldoni Feud
Blake Lively is showing her appreciation for the people who have supported her over the years, especially through motherhood and career changes. On Saturday, June 6, the It Ends With Us star took to Instagram Stories to share a heartfelt thank-you to her longtime trainer, Don Saladino. 'You've kept me strong and confident in my body for the past 15 years. Through 4 pregnancies and postpartum. Action movies. Major life events. Daily life,' Lively wrote. 'You are steady and kind and are made of rock solid integrity.' Lively also added a bit of humor, referencing Saladino's attempt to identify scents from her Blake Brown Beauty line. 'Despite your inability to identify any notes in our new @blakebrownbeauty Hair and Body Mist,' she joked, 'I love you, buddy.' Further, she ended the tribute with, 'Get you a best buddy who knows your husband's smell,' followed by a smiley face emoji. Here's how Blake Lively and Don Saladino built a strong fitness partnership Blake Lively and Don Saladino have worked together for over a decade, and their partnership has only grown stronger over time. Saladino, who also trains Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, has been by her side through multiple movie roles and personal milestones. In October 2022, Don Saladino spoke to US Weekly about how he trained Blake Lively during her fourth pregnancy. He said that her workout routine hadn't changed much overall, though they adjusted certain movements for safety, especially during the first trimester. According to Saladino, they avoided jumping, cardio, and ballistic exercises. Instead, they focused on more stationary movements, incorporating a lot of split-stance positions. He also stated that Lively didn't perform exercises while lying flat on her back or with her legs elevated, preferring upright or inclined positions for comfort and safety. Saladino shared that Lively's focus during pregnancy wasn't on staying slim but on staying healthy. He shared that her primary goal was to have a healthy delivery and be the kind of mother she wanted to be for her family. He also said that Lively approached this stage of her life with a positive mindset, embracing the experience without being too hard on herself. According to Saladino, she came into each session prepared to do whatever was needed that day, demonstrating flexibility and self-compassion throughout the process.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
'Her emotions were heightened': Taylor Swift leans on Travis Kelce as she publicly distances herself from Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni legal drama
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were recently spotted attending a wedding of the NFL star's cousin as the power couple looked deeply in love with one another. A few days ago, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were also spotted in Palm Beach, California as they walked hand in hand. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While Taylor Swift looked excited and happy, her name is still attached to the infamous Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni's high profile legal drama, even though she is not subpoenaed anymore. Neither Taylor Swift nor Travis Kelce spoke about the legal drama publicly, it seems like the NFL star has been with the pop star through this. Travis Kelce has been with Taylor Swift as she dealt with the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal drama Recently, as per Us Weekly, a source has revealed that '[Swift's] emotions were heightened when [Baldoni's] lawsuit was filed, while a second source added, "and [Kelce] was definitely her sounding board.' As per Us Weekly, the source has also added that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prefer to live in Florida rather than New York City due to the privacy they get. The source said, 'They are making fewer public appearances together because [their relationship] brings too much unwanted attention…but there isn't trouble in paradise.' Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had chosen to completely stop making any joint appearances after the drama that unfolded in Super Bowl LIX. The billionaire pop star's name was already attached to the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni drama which made things just worse for her. But it seems like in the last few weeks, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have decided to make more public appearances together despite the ongoing Blake Lively drama. Is Taylor Swift still friends with Blake Lively? As for Taylor Swift's situation with her former best friend, the It Ends With Us star, Blake Lively, the two have completely avoided each other in public. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Taylor Swift and Blake Lively used to be frequently spotted together but it seems like their friendship came to a standstill ever since Justin Baldoni sued his It Ends With Us co-star and the lawsuit found the pop star's name in it. However, Taylor Swift has completely avoided addressing this topic in public even when she was spotted at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards back in February. Since then, Taylor Swift has not made any appearances on the red carpet and is enjoying a peaceful life with Travis Kelce. Also Read:
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Blake Lively Slams Justin Baldoni For Contradicting His Advocacy For Women
Last Updated: Blake's team slammed him for challenging all the women's organisations who have spoken out against him. In a recent turn in the legal feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, the actress has sharply criticised her It Ends With Her co-star for undermining his long-standing image as a women's rights advocate. In a statement released by her team on Thursday, June 5, Blake condemned Baldoni for publicly challenging the credibility of several women's organisations that have spoken out against him. '19 leading survivors and organisations devoted to women's rights, children's rights and domestic violence have now signed onto four separate amicus briefs," said Blake's team in a statement to Us Weekly. These groups include the National Organisation for Women, Women's Justice NOW and the National Network to End Domestic Violence. They said that these organisations are 'united" in opposing Justin's move to 'dismantle a law designed to protect women who speak up — simply to protect himself." Blake's team also said, 'Rather than defend his case on the facts, Baldoni is now contradicting years of his own public persona — abandoning the message of his #MeToo YouTube's, podcasts, TED Talks, and interviews." They continued that Justin, in the past, used to urge men 'to listen to the women in your life … to hold their anguish and actually believe them, even if what they're saying is against you,'" her team stated in the statement, pointing out how his team was challenging the amicus briefs of these organisations. 'These women and organisations are sounding the alarm about his DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) tactics and the chilling effect they could have well beyond this case," the actress' team concluded. The new update came just days after Judge Lewis J. Liman of the Southern District of New York denied Blake's motion to dismiss the emotional distress claims against the 41-year-old actor-director. This happened after Justin's lawyers asked to see her medical records, and his team said that she was backing out of her initial claims. But Blake claimed that she had no plans to drop the claims of emotional distress. In a statement to the aforementioned media outlet, Blake's lawyers, Esra Hudson and Mike Gottlieb, said, 'The court denied Wayfarer's motion. He told the parties to continue their discussions about the technicalities of how 2 of the 15 claims will be voluntarily dismissed. Ms. Lively has offered to dismiss those claims because they are no longer necessary, and she will continue to pursue emotional distress damages through other claims in her lawsuit, including sexual harassment and retaliation." The legal fight between Blake and Justin began in December 2024, with the actress' complaint against the latter, where she accused him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign against her. Justin, in response, denied the claims and filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against her, her husband, Ryan Reynolds and her publicist Leslie Sloane. The case is expected to go on trial in March 2026. First Published:
