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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Lively may drop Justin Baldoni emotional distress claim, report says
NEW YORK — Blake Lively is willing to drop her emotional distress claim against her 'It Ends With Us' director and co-star Justin Baldoni, who she alleges sexually harassed her on-set and subsequently launched a smear campaign. Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman told TMZ that the 'Gossip Girl' star, 37, is on board so that she won't have to release requested medical records to the 'Jane the Virgin' alum's legal team. Now, the Baldoni-Wayfarer camp is asking New York federal Judge Lewis J. Liman to either order Lively to send over all requested documentation or dismiss the claims with prejudice, which would prevent her from refiling in the future. Lively's legal team on Monday asked Liman to oppose such a motion, dismissing the move as a 'false and plainly improper public relations stunt,' and requests to withdraw the claims without prejudice, which would enable her to eventually refile if she so chooses, according to a filing shared with the Daily News. They described Lively's willingness to withdraw the claim as a 'good faith' desire to 'streamline her case' and dismissed allegations that she ''refused' to disclose medical and mental health information,' as that would only be relevant to the claims she's willing to withdraw. 'We are doing what trial lawyers do: preparing our case for trial by streamlining and focusing it; they are doing what they do: desperately seeking another tired round of tabloid coverage,' Lively's lawyers, Esra Hudson and Mike Gottlieb, said in a statement shared with The News. Lively in late December filed a complaint and lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and launching an alleged online hate campaign. Denying Lively's accusations, Baldoni filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against the actress, husband Ryan Reynolds and publicist Leslie Sloane. The case is slated to head to trial in New York in March 2026.
NDTV
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Blake Lively Withdraws Emotional Distress Claim In Legal Battle With Justin Baldoni
Hollywood actor Blake Lively is reportedly seeking to withdraw a key claim against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, amid an ongoing legal battle that has gripped the entertainment industry, the Independent reported. According to US media reports, Lively is attempting to drop her allegation that Baldoni "intentionally and negligently" caused her emotional distress during the production of the film. The move comes after Baldoni's legal team filed a request to access Lively's private medical and therapy records as part of the discovery process. Baldoni, best known for Jane the Virgin, and Lively are locked in multiple lawsuits. In January, Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and alleged he orchestrated a post-production smear campaign to damage her career. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and filed a $400 million countersuit, alleging defamation and claiming that Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, attempted to destroy his reputation and professional standing. On Monday, lawyers for Baldoni's production company, Wayfarer Studios, filed a motion asking the court to compel Lively to sign a HIPAA release form that would allow access to her medical records. The filing stated that Lively's legal team had, instead, indicated her intention to withdraw the emotional distress claim. However, Lively continues to allege emotional distress in connection with her broader claims of sexual harassment, retaliation, and reputational harm, for which she is seeking significant compensatory damages. Last month, Baldoni's legal team withdrew a high-profile subpoena that would have required singer Taylor Swift to testify in the case. The trial is currently scheduled to begin on March 9, 2026.
Mint
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Blake Lively's battle with Justin Baldoni takes U-turn — It Ends With Us actress withdraws emotional distress claims
Blake Lively, 'It Ends With Us" actress is attempting to withdraw her infliction of emotional distress claims against Justin Baldoni. Justin Baldoni was accused of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. However, the 37-year-old actress made a shocking legal move on Monday, June 2, in her heated battle. To defend Blake Lively, 'It Ends With Us' director's counsel sought 'Gossip Girl' actress' consent to access her medical and mental health records, Variety reported citing court filing. 'Instead of complying with the Medical RFPs, Ms. Lively's counsel recently advised us, in writing, that Ms. Lively is withdrawing her [infliction of emotional distress] Claims,' the court filing stated. After Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of misconduct and imposed infliction of emotional distress allegations in her December 2024 lawsuit, 'Jane the Virgin' star's attorneys sought the actress' permission to access her medical records. Baldoni's legal team had argued that these medical records were vital in the case to establish Blake Lively's claims. Notably, a signature on a HIPAA release was required to access therapy notes and other relevant information about her medical history. Blake Lively's refusal to provide access to medical records was met with indignation as Baldoni's team stated, 'Ms. Lively has refused the Wayfarer Parties' reasonable request that the withdrawal of such claims be with prejudice. She is only willing to withdraw her claims without prejudice. In other words, Ms. Lively wants to simultaneously: (a) refuse to disclose the information and documents needed to disprove that she suffered any emotional distress and/or that the Wayfarer Parties were the cause; and (b) maintain the right to re-file her IED Claims at an unknown time in this or some other court after the discovery window has closed.' The actress in her complaint had claimed that she suffered 'severe emotional distress and pain, humiliation, embarrassment, belittlement, frustration and mental anguish.' Meanwhile, Blake Lively's lawyers suggested that her request was 'a routine part of the litigation process that is being used as a press stunt,' Page Six reported.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Justin Baldoni's Jane the Virgin Co-star Brett Dier Reacts to Ongoing Blake Lively Feud: 'Hoping Everything...'
Jane the Virgin star Brett Dier has weighed in on former co-star Justin Baldoni's ongoing legal dispute with Blake Lively. In an interview with Fan Mail published on May 22, Dier described the situation as 'really intense.' 'I probably shouldn't say much,' Dier said, 'but I'll say this: I always loved Justin.' He also stated, 'Justin has always been an amazing friend to me. I'm just hoping everything resolves in time.' Dier and Baldoni became close during their time on Jane the Virgin, where Dier played Michael Cordero and Baldoni starred as Rafael Solano. The CW series aired from 2014 to 2019. Although Jane the Virgin ended six years ago, Dier revealed he still stays in contact with many of his former castmates. 'It was a wild ride,' he recalled of the show. While he didn't name anyone specifically, Dier was seen publicly supporting Baldoni in August 2024 when Baldoni's movie It Ends With Us premiered in theaters. Dier attended the screening with Yael Grobglas, who played Petra on the show and Baldoni's on-screen ex-wife. 'Our genius friend @justinbaldoni made a phenomenal film,' Grobglas shared on Instagram. 'I cried an embarrassing amount and tried to hide it but probably failed.' She posted a photo with Dier from the theater, writing, 'I am so proud of you, and I love you, friend !!!!' The movie It Ends With Us, which Justin Baldoni directed and starred in, is now at the center of a legal conflict. In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint against Baldoni. She accused him of creating a hostile work environment and causing her 'severe emotional distress' during filming. Baldoni has denied all the allegations and responded with a USD 400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane. He claimed they tried to destroy his reputation by spreading edited and unverified information. Ryan Reynolds and his legal team have asked the court to dismiss Baldoni's defamation claim. 'The entirety of Mr. Baldoni's case appears to be based on Mr. Reynolds allegedly privately calling Mr. Baldoni a 'predator,'' said Reynolds' attorneys Mike Gottlieb and Esra Hudson in a March statement to Us Weekly. They added, 'The complaint doesn't allege that Mr. Reynolds did not believe that statement to be true.' Reynolds' team also stated that Baldoni himself has openly spoken about his past of mistreating women and pushing the boundaries of consent. Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, responded by claiming Reynolds played an active role in the situation, allegedly pushing WME to drop Baldoni and helping orchestrate a campaign to damage Baldoni's career.
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Taylor Swift subpoena dropped in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni case in shock move
New details have emerged in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni cause. After Taylor Swift was subpoenaed as a witness by the 'Jane the Virgin' star's legal team earlier this month, Baldoni's side has dropped the filing in a bombshell move, according to People. A spokesperson for Lively, 37, told The Post they are 'pleased that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties have withdrawn their harassing subpoenas to Taylor Swift and her law firm.' 6 Justin Baldoni attends Variety Faith And Spirituality In Entertainment Honors. Variety via Getty Images 'We supported the efforts of Taylor's team to quash these inappropriate subpoenas directed to her counsel,' they told The Post, 'and we will continue to stand up for any third party who is unjustly harassed or threatened in the process.' 'The Baldoni and Wayfarer team have tried to put Taylor Swift, a woman who has been an inspiration for tens of millions across the globe, at the center of this case since day one,' the spokesperson continued. 'Exploiting Taylor Swift's celebrity was the original plan in Melissa Nathan's scenario planning document, and it continues to this day. Faced with having to justify themselves in federal court, they folded. At some point they will run out of distractions from the actual claims of sexual harassment and retaliation they are facing.' The Post reached out to Swift's rep and Baldoni's lawyer for comment. In response to the original subpoena filing, a representative for Swift, 35, said, 'Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see 'It Ends With Us' until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.' 6 Taylor Swift arrives to the stadium prior to the AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. Getty Images On May 15, Judge Lewis J. Liman granted Lively's motion to strike a letter written by Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, in the ongoing legal battle. In the letter, Freedman claimed he was told by an anonymous source that Lively's lead lawyer, Michael Gottlieb, allegedly threatened to release Swift's text messages if the artist didn't publicly support Lively. He also claimed that the 'Gossip Girl' alum allegedly asked Swift to delete their text chain. 6 Blake Lively (L) and Taylor Swift are seen on September 30, 2023 in New York City. GC Images Gottlieb denied the allegations, and in the order obtained by The Post, Judge Liman ruled that the filing was 'improper' and 'irrelevant.' 'It took the court less than 24 hours to see through Mr. Freedman's irrelevant, improper and inflammatory accusations, strike them, remove them from the court and warn Mr. Freedman that further misconduct may be met with sanctions,' Lively's spokesperson told The Post at the time. Swift was also mentioned in Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, in which the 'It Ends With Us' director claimed that in an exchange of texts, Lively called Swift one of her 'dragons' and referred to herself as Khaleesi from 'Game of Thrones.' 6 Ice Spice, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively. Getty Images In the suit, Baldoni claimed the Grammy winner was present during an important meeting he had at Lively and Reynold's NYC penthouse. Baldoni and Lively's legal battle started in December 2024, when 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' star claimed he sexually harassed her during the filming of 'It Ends With Us.' Lively also accused Baldoni of creating a smear campaign against her. Both parties have denied the allegations against them, and their trial date is set for March 2026. Amid the backlash, Swift and Lively's friendship has allegedly been put on the back burner despite the superstar being the godmother to Lively and Reynold's four children. 6 Blake Lively and Taylor Swift attend a private party at Lucalli Pizza restaurant in Brooklyn on January 10, 2024 in New York City. GC Images 'Their friendship has halted,' a source told People on May 15. The insider added, 'Taylor wants no part in this drama.' A second source echoed those sentiments, claiming that Swift and Lively are 'taking some space' but that the pair are 'not no longer friends.' Lively and Swift's friendship dates back to 2014, but the duo's friendship was already rumored to be in a 'fragile' place prior to the subpoena. 6 Blake Lively and Taylor Swift. Getty Images A source told People in April that Swift was 'really hurt' when she was implicated in the 'It Ends With Us' drama. According to another insider at the time, they were allegedly working to 'put it all behind them' until the filing reportedly 'fractured' the progress they made.
