A New York court has also set a March 2026 trial date and intends to consolidate the crisscrossing lawsuits between Lively and her director and co-star, who is suing both Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds.

A legal expert tells Page Six Baldoni’s team likely chose that massive amount to message he “will fight to the death to defend his name and bring Lively and Reynolds down.”

A source exclusively told Us Weekly that Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s friendship is still going strong amid legal drama with Justin Baldoni

Could a Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni trial be televised? When would it potentially be held? Legal expert Gregory Doll answers burning questions about the legal battle.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds spent time with her “A Simple Favor 2” co-star Michele Morrone in the midst of their nasty legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

Candace Owens claims that Colleen Hoover is the main villain in the entire drama that has surrounded Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.

A source tells Page Six that reports that Swift is trying to distance herself from Lively given the scandal are “not true.”

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion on Thursday in the latest move in a bitter legal battle surrounding the dark romantic drama.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s high-profile lawsuit set for 2026 has fans divided. Comedian Heather McDonald suggested Ryan Reynolds' jealousy sparked the feud. Lively alleged harassment, while Baldoni countersued for $400 million.

Justin Baldoni left Blake Lively an apologetic voice note after the two discussed changes she made for the rooftop scene in 'It Ends with Us,' per audio that was leaked on Monday.

The power couple allege that the no-holds-barred lawyer is violating judicial rules by using the media to exonerate his client, whom Lively is suing in federal court. Baldoni has filed a separate suit against both the actress and Reynolds.