The legal fight between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is getting worse. A day after Lively asked the court to end Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against her, Baldoni filed a new lawsuit. This time, he is suing his former publicist. He says she shared his private text messages without permission.
Baldoni says these leaked texts hurt his career and damaged his name.
A Big Fight Between Co-Stars
The two actors starred together in the movie It Ends With Us. Now, they are fighting in court. Many fans and people in Hollywood are watching this case.
On March 20, 2025, Lively asked the court to stop Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit. She said his lawsuit is unfair and should not continue. Her lawyers used a California law called “anti-SLAPP.” This law protects people who speak up about harassment.
The next day, Baldoni filed a lawsuit against his ex-publicist. He says she leaked his private texts to the media. He says these leaks made his problems worse and harmed his career.
What the Lawsuits Say
This legal fight started because of things that happened while making It Ends With Us. In court papers, Lively says Baldoni:
- Treated her badly on set
- Got back at her when she complained
- Tried to ruin her image
Baldoni says these things are not true. He sued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicists. He says they lied about him, tried to ruin his career, and asked him for money to stop the bad stories.
Now, Baldoni is also suing his ex-publicist. He says she:
- Broke their confidentiality agreement
- Shared his private texts without permission
- Violated his privacy
- Made things worse for him
He also says because of the leaks, he lost big contracts. For example, he says the talent agency WME dropped him. He also says Ryan Reynolds made fun of him in the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie.
Court Rules and Judge’s Warning
The judge in this case, Lewis Liman, made a rule to protect private information. Lively’s lawyers said the leaked texts made people angry and unsafe for her.
Baldoni’s lawyers said both sides are getting threats, not just Lively. The judge told everyone to stop talking to the media about the case. He also said the trial date might be moved up from March 2026.
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What People Are Saying
This fight between Lively and Baldoni has people talking about privacy, leaked messages, and how public figures should be treated.
Lively’s team says California’s anti-SLAPP law protects her. If the court agrees, Baldoni’s lawsuit could be thrown out, and he may have to pay her legal fees.
Baldoni says his ex-publicist is to blame because she leaked his texts and made the situation worse.
What Happens Next?
This case is very serious. Both stars could lose a lot of money and damage their careers. The case may also change the rules about:
- Digital privacy
- Protection for people who speak out
- How private messages are used in court
Many people in Hollywood and around the world are watching to see what will happen next.
What do you think? Should private texts be used in court, or is that crossing the line?
Stay with us for the latest news on this big case.