Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively to Be Subpoenaed in $400 Million Legal Showdown
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are about to be dragged deeper into a legal storm. The Hollywood power couple is reportedly set to be subpoenaed for their texts, emails, and messages related to the film It Ends With Us.
This comes as part of a $400 million defamation lawsuit filed against them by actor and producer Justin Baldoni.
How Did It Start?
The drama traces back to December 2024, during the production of It Ends With Us. Blake Lively filed a lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a toxic work environment on set. Baldoni fired back with a defamation countersuit, claiming the couple’s actions tarnished his reputation.
According to Baldoni’s suit, Reynolds allegedly confronted him in a heated exchange, criticizing the film’s script and questioning Baldoni’s behavior. The suit also accuses Reynolds of approaching Baldoni’s agency, branding him a “sexual predator” and urging them to drop him as a client.
Why the Subpoena?
Baldoni’s legal team isn’t holding back. They plan to subpoena Reynolds, Lively, and their publicist, Leslie Sloane, to provide hours of testimony. The subpoena will require them to submit all communications related to the film, including emails, texts, and internal messages.
This is a critical move by Baldoni’s team to gather evidence to support their claims and potentially undermine Lively’s allegations.
Lively’s Response
Blake Lively’s lawyers have slammed Baldoni’s countersuit as a calculated attempt to shift the narrative. They’ve accused him and his production company of employing an “abuser playbook” to silence Lively and deflect attention from his own alleged misconduct.
“The evidence will show that the toxic environment was real and widely experienced by the cast and crew,” her legal team stated. They further emphasized that Baldoni’s countersuit is an effort to “rewrite the truth.”
What Happens Next?
While the subpoenas have not yet been issued, they are expected to arrive soon, signaling an escalation in the legal battle. If the case moves forward as planned, this could become one of the most high-profile Hollywood lawsuits of the year.
A High-Stakes Legal Battle
With $400 million on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The lawsuit has captured public attention not just because of the big names involved but also for its broader implications about accountability and power dynamics in Hollywood.
As this legal showdown unfolds, all eyes are on Reynolds, Lively, and Baldoni. Will the evidence back their claims, or will it take an unexpected twist? Stay tuned as the courtroom drama heats up.
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