Blake Lively breaks silence after lawsuit setback, confirms to continue legal fight against Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively vows to continue her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni despite a dismissed claim, citing ongoing defamation and retaliation.Summary
Blake Lively has publicly reaffirmed her commitment to pursuing legal action against Justin Baldoni, even after a key sexual harassment claim in her lawsuit was dismissed. In a statement posted to Instagram, Lively stated she will not be deterred by what she calls a “digital soap opera” and will proceed to trial on May 18 in New York. She emphasized her dedication to fighting against systems that harm and silence victims, acknowledging her privilege to speak out.
The lawsuit centers around Lively’s allegations that Baldoni, along with Wayfarer Studios executives and PR teams, orchestrated a smear campaign against her in 2024 prior to the release of 'It Ends With Us.' While a portion of the lawsuit concerning sexual harassment was dismissed due to jurisdictional issues and Lively’s status as an independent contractor, her claims of defamation and retaliation – which she describes as the “heart of my case” – will move forward.
Lively expressed the real impact of online hostility, describing the “physical pain from digital violence.” Settlement talks between the parties have reportedly failed, and Lively concluded her statement with a resolute “See you in court.” Baldoni and his representatives continue to deny the allegations, asserting that any negative online reaction was organic.
(Source：Dt Next)