Blake Lively, once a staple of red carpets and rom-com royalty, is now caught in a major Hollywood storm.
Her popularity has taken a nosedive following an explosive legal battle with her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. What started as an on-set clash has escalated into one of the most talked-about lawsuits in recent celebrity memory.
In December 2024, Lively filed a lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a behind-the-scenes smear campaign to damage her reputation. Baldoni fired back with a $400 million defamation countersuit, not just targeting Lively but also her husband Ryan Reynolds and their publicist. According to his team, the countersuit alleges a coordinated attempt at extortion and character assassination.
The legal drama is doing more than just filling headlines, it’s reportedly destroying Lively’s standing in the industry. According to YouGov polling data, her popularity has plummeted by over 54% compared to last year. And that’s not just numbers on a graph, Hollywood insiders are now claiming that Blake Lively has become “unhirable” amid fears of negative press and financial fallout.
One producer who asked to stay anonymous told The Economic Times, “Studios are scared. This isn’t just a he-said-she-said. There are real financial risks when you hire someone at the center of a media firestorm.”
Still, Lively has tried to keep a public profile, even recently popping up at a Connecticut doughnut shop called Rise, where she worked behind the counter and called it her “happy place.” Fans were divided, some saw it as a wholesome moment, others called it a PR distraction.
Meanwhile, Baldoni, best known for his role on Jane the Virgin and for directing It Ends With Us, hasn’t shied away from media attention either. In a recent statement, he reiterated his innocence and expressed confidence in the legal system.
The case is set to go to trial in March 2026, and insiders say both parties are digging in for a long battle. Until then, Lively’s career hangs in the balance, with every move watched and every public appearance dissected.
Whether she’ll bounce back or become another cautionary tale in Hollywood’s ever-churning machine remains to be seen.
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