Blake Lively glows in first red carpet appearance after judge tosses Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against her and Ryan Reynolds

Time of India

21 hours ago

Blake Lively didn't hold back from the spotlight on Monday night, making a striking red carpet appearance just hours after a judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's high-profile lawsuit against her. Poised and radiant, the actress stepped out with quiet confidence, her presence speaking volumes in the wake of her significant legal victory.
Blake Lively stuns at Chanel's Tribeca Festival dinner
Blake attended the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner in New York City, where she was joined by her niece, Kate Johnson. The two held hands as they posed for photos, flashing warm smiles and matching energy.
The Gossip Girl alum stunned in a white, fitted midi-length dress with delicate straps and what appears to be intricate beadwork or embroidery. Her long, blonde hair was styled in loose waves, complementing her overall elegant and sophisticated look. She completed the ensemble with open-toed, high-heeled sandals.
Baldoni's $400M lawsuit against Blake, Ryan Reynolds, and NYT dismissed by judge
The same day, Judge Lewis J. Liman tossed out the $400 million lawsuit filed by Lively's It Ends with Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, and his company, Wayfarer Studios. The suit accused Blake, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist of defamation and extortion and also targeted The New York Times for allegedly smearing Baldoni's name.
According to People, the judge made it clear in his ruling that the lawsuit didn't hold up under legal scrutiny. 'The Wayfarer Parties have not alleged that Lively is responsible for any statements other than the statements in her CRD complaint, which are privileged,' he wrote, effectively dismissing any claims against Lively.
He went on to address the accusations against Ryan Reynolds, publicist Leslie Sloane, and The New York Times, which involved alleged statements about sexual misconduct and a smear campaign. The judge noted that the plaintiffs failed to prove any of them acted with knowledge of falsehood or serious doubt about the truth. 'The Wayfarer Parties have not alleged that Reynolds, Sloane or the Times would have seriously doubted these statements were true based on the information available to them,' Judge Liman explained.
He concluded, 'The Wayfarer Parties' additional claims also fail. Accordingly, the Amended Complaint must be dismissed in its entirety.'
Blake shares powerful Instagram message after the legal win
After the court victory, Blake took to Instagram to speak from the heart. She shared her gratitude and highlighted the importance of standing up for women's safety and voices. 'Like so many others, I've felt the pain of a retaliatory lawsuit, including the manufactured shame that tries to break us,' she wrote. 'While the suit against me was defeated, so many don't have the resources to fight back.'
She also encouraged followers to seek out organisations that offer protection and support for women speaking out, ending her message with heartfelt thanks to those who stood by her — whether she knows them personally or not.
Blake Lively's allegation against Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively officially came forward with her allegations against Justin Baldoni in December 2024, filing a complaint with California's Civil Rights Department. She accused Baldoni of repeatedly crossing boundaries on the set of It Ends With Us, including making inappropriate comments, unwanted touching, and exposing her to explicit material. What made things worse, she claimed, was what followed — a retaliatory smear campaign, allegedly orchestrated by Baldoni and his team at Wayfarer Studios.
Just days later, on December 31, the Another Simple Favor actress took things further by filing a federal lawsuit in New York, turning her complaint into a formal legal battle.