Isabela Ferrer Steps Out Amid Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively Legal Drama

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Isabela Ferrer isn’t going to let legal drama put an end to the good times.

Just over a month after publicly claiming director Justin Baldoni bullied her during his legal issues with Blake Lively, 24-year-old Colleen Hoover attended the Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Spring 2026 fashion show on September 24th.

Oh my gosh, did you SEE what Gabriela Ferrer wore to Fashion Week?! It was this incredible black corduroy jumpsuit – seriously, *corduroy*! – from the brand, and she styled it perfectly with these edgy, dark square-toe boots and the cutest matching handbag. I’m obsessed! Everything just flowed together so well, it was a total look.

This was Ferrer’s first time being seen in public since she filed a legal complaint against Baldoni. She claims that Baldoni and people connected to him behaved improperly towards her after she received a legal notice from Lively’s legal team, as part of their ongoing legal battle.

According to court filings from August obtained by TopMob News, the actress asked Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios to pay her legal bills as outlined in their film contract. However, the company reportedly responded by requesting she allow Wayfarer to handle her response to a subpoena from Lively before they would cover her costs.

According to court documents, Ms. Ferrer’s lawyers claim that Baldoni has repeatedly tried to control, intimidate, and inappropriately interact with her. They allege he filed a legal motion specifically to pressure her after she disagreed with his team’s proposals.

Ms. Ferrer will cooperate with any legal requests like subpoenas or court orders, but she won’t be pressured or blackmailed into participating in the proceedings beyond what is legally required.

Baldoni’s team fired back with a court filing, claiming Ferrer unfairly attacked both him and his lawyers.

Baldoni’s legal team proposed they and all other parties agree not to use any communication related to Ms. Ferrer, or any of her statements, in any way.

While Lively is currently involved in a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, she hasn’t spoken publicly about the accusations Ferrer has made against him. However, Lively and Ferrer became close friends while filming *It Ends With Us*, and Lively even let Ferrer borrow clothes from her own closet for the movie’s premiere, which was based on the novel by Colleen Hoover.

Honestly, I have to give all the credit for this look to Blake! She completely styled me. I’m wearing a stunning Oscar De La Renta dress – very classic Blake, of course – and even her Louboutin shoes. It’s all her doing, and I feel amazing!

She described Lively as a guiding influence and a wonderful person, saying she wouldn’t know what she’d do without her support.

To learn more about the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni-who has also refuted claims of sexual harassment-continue reading.

Four months after the movie version of Colleen Hoover’s book *It Ends With Us* came out, Blake Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) on December 20th, according to *The New York Times*. The complaint alleges misconduct by her co-star Justin Baldoni and several people connected to his production company.

Lively’s complaint, which TopMob News obtained, names Baldoni, his production company Wayfarer Studios, its CEO Jamey Heath, cofounder Steve Sarowitz, publicist Jennifer Abel, her company RWA Communications, crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan, her company The Agency Group PR LLC (TAG), contractor Jed Wallace, and his company Street Relations Inc. as defendants.

According to the complaint, Baldoni and those associated with Wayfarer launched a deliberate public relations and online campaign to retaliate after Lively raised concerns about inappropriate behavior on set. She claims she and other cast and crew members experienced behavior from Baldoni and Heath that was invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate.

The actress asserts this alleged campaign caused significant personal and professional damage.

The complaint details accusations of sexual harassment, retaliation, failure to address harassment, aiding and abetting harassment and retaliation, breach of contract, intentional emotional distress, negligence, false portrayal, and interference with her career opportunities.

The following day, *The New York Times* published a story detailing a supposed smear campaign carried out by Baldoni and those working with him against Lively, referencing the complaint she filed with the CRD. The article included messages from Baldoni, his publicist Abel, and crisis communications specialist Nathan, all of which were part of Lively’s complaint. *The New York Times* also made the court documents available on its website. Lively told the newspaper, “I hope my lawsuit exposes these harmful tactics used against people who report wrongdoing and helps protect others who might be targeted.”

Following Blake Lively’s public complaint, Bryan Freedman, the lawyer representing Antonio Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, strongly denied her accusations. In a statement to The New York Times, Freedman called Lively’s claims “shameful” and “categorically false,” arguing they were a desperate attempt to repair her own reputation, which he said was damaged by her own statements and actions during the film’s promotion. He pointed to publicly available interviews and press events as evidence, stating they allowed the public to form their own opinions. Freedman described the claims as false, outrageous, and intended to harm Baldoni and Wayfarer’s reputations.

Freedman also defended Wayfarer’s decision to hire a crisis manager, explaining that it happened before the film’s marketing campaign began. He added that Wayfarer’s team didn’t take any aggressive actions, only responding to media inquiries and monitoring social media to ensure accurate reporting. He emphasized that internal planning and strategy discussions with PR professionals are standard practice and that there was no evidence of any proactive attempts to influence the media.

Following a New York Times article published on December 21st, talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) ended its relationship with director Justin Baldoni, according to Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel.

WME refuted claims that Ryan Reynolds, husband of actress Blake Lively, was the reason for the split. Baldoni had alleged in a lawsuit against The New York Times that Reynolds had pressured WME to drop him.

WME stated to The Hollywood Reporter on January 1st that Baldoni’s claim of pressure at the *Deadpool & Wolverine* premiere was false. They confirmed that Baldoni’s former agent wasn’t even at the premiere and that neither Reynolds nor Lively ever pressured them to terminate their relationship with Baldoni.

Following Blake Lively’s legal complaint and a New York Times article detailing her allegations, several well-known figures publicly expressed their support. Colleen Hoover, author of “It Ends With Us,” shared a message on Instagram thanking Lively for her honesty, kindness, and patience, and encouraged others to read the Times article. Jenny Slate, who played Blake’s on-screen sister, stated she stood with Lively, praising her as a leader and trusted friend. Slate described the revealed attack on Lively as “terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening” and commended her bravery. Brandon Sklenar, who played a love interest in the film, shared a link to the complaint published by The New York Times, urging people to read it. Lively’s “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” co-stars – America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn – also voiced their solidarity and support.

On December 23rd, Liz Plank announced she was leaving *The Man Enough Podcast*, which she co-hosted with Justin Baldoni and Heath. In an Instagram post, she thanked listeners for their trust and for creating a special community, saying she would miss them and cherish what they built together. While Plank didn’t explain her reasons for leaving, her departure came shortly after Blake Lively publicly accused Baldoni and others at Wayfarer of inappropriate behavior.

Plank’s message also expressed her continued commitment to the values the podcast represented and acknowledged that everyone deserves better. She indicated she would share more information later, and affirmed her support for those who speak out against injustice and hold people accountable.

Stephanie Jones, a former publicist for Baldoni, and her firm, Jonesworks LLC, have filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, his company Wayfarer, and current publicists Abel and Nathan. The suit, filed in New York on December 24th, claims that Abel and Nathan secretly worked together for months to damage Jones and Jonesworks’ reputation, break contracts, and steal clients. According to the lawsuit, they coordinated with Baldoni and Wayfarer to launch a negative media campaign against Baldoni’s co-star, then blamed Jones for the campaign despite her lack of involvement. Abel previously worked at Jonesworks until last summer. The suit also alleges that Abel and Nathan are now falsely blaming Jones as their own misconduct is revealed and are continuing to damage her reputation within the industry. Regarding Baldoni and Wayfarer – who are no longer clients of Jonesworks – the lawsuit claims they violated their contractual obligations and refused to resolve the dispute through private arbitration. TopMob News has reached out to those named in the suit for comment.

According to a December 23rd report in *Variety*, Lively’s lawyers received text messages published in *The New York Times* through a legal request to Jonesworks. Freedman, who represents Nathan, Abel, Baldoni, and his colleagues, stated that none of his clients were asked to provide information and that he plans to sue Jones for sharing messages from Abel’s phone with Lively’s legal team.

As a lifestyle and media expert, I’m following a major legal battle unfolding between several communications firms – Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, Wallace and Street Relations – and *The New York Times*. They’ve filed a $250 million lawsuit, claiming libel, invasion of privacy, and breach of contract related to an article about accusations that they ran a smear campaign against someone who raised concerns about on-set misconduct.

Essentially, the firms are saying the *Times* got it wrong, relying on unverified claims from this individual and ignoring evidence that contradicted her story. They claim *she* was the one actively trying to damage their reputations. The article, they say, took messages out of context and presented a false narrative.

*The New York Times* is standing by its reporting, stating they thoroughly reviewed thousands of pages of documents – including the actual texts and emails cited – and will vigorously defend against the lawsuit. They maintain their role is to report the facts as they find them, and they did just that in this case.

I was shocked to learn that Colleen Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Entertainment, and several others connected to the ‘It Ends With Us’ movie. The suit, filed in New York, details incredibly serious accusations – sexual harassment, retaliation, and a failure to properly address the harassment. It also includes claims of breach of contract, intentional and negligent emotional distress, and invasion of privacy.

These allegations actually stemmed from a complaint she initially filed with the CRD earlier that month, so this lawsuit just formalizes those claims.

Baldoni and his team had previously sued *The New York Times*, but I wasn’t listed as a defendant in that case. My legal team quickly pointed out that their lawsuit doesn’t change anything about my own complaints. They’re falsely suggesting that I never intended to pursue legal action against Baldoni and Wayfarer, and that my CRD complaint was just a tactic. But as my federal complaint, filed today, makes clear, that’s simply not true. I’m fully committed to seeking justice.

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against *The New York Times*, led by Baldoni, have indicated they intend to pursue further legal action. Court documents reveal they believe others were also involved and that this won’t be their only lawsuit. In a January 2nd interview with NBC News, Baldoni and Wayfarer’s lawyer, Freedman, confirmed they definitely plan to sue Lively.

Okay, so the drama with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni just keeps unfolding! I’ve been seeing *everyone* talk about how Ryan Reynolds supposedly got back at Justin through this ‘Nicepool’ character in the new *Deadpool & Wolverine* movie – like, a total dig! Reynolds himself hasn’t said a word, which is infuriating, but Justin’s lawyer, Freedman, absolutely *destroyed* that idea on Megyn Kelly’s show. He basically said if someone harasses your wife, you don’t turn it into a joke! You don’t mock the guy! You go through the proper channels – HR complaints, legal processes, the whole nine yards! It’s just… unbelievable that anyone would think making fun of it is okay. It’s so wrong, and I’m honestly furious on Justin’s behalf!

Lively’s lawyers have stated that since she filed her lawsuit, she has faced further negative attacks. They emphasized that her case, which alleges sexual harassment and retaliation, is based on solid evidence and is not a simple disagreement or a matter of differing opinions. The lawyers claim that Wayfarer and those connected to the company engaged in a deliberate campaign to discredit Lively after she tried to ensure a safe environment on set.

They are urging people to remember that sexual harassment and retaliation are illegal. They also warned against common tactics used to deflect blame, such as accusing the victim, minimizing the harm, or portraying the offender as the victim. These approaches, they say, downplay serious misconduct. The lawyers made it clear that public statements won’t protect Wayfarer from the allegations, and they intend to pursue the case fully in court.

In a statement to TopMob, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Freedman, pointed out the irony of Blake Lively accusing Baldoni of using the media to his advantage, given that Lively’s team allegedly sent a heavily edited version of the complaint to *The New York Times* before it was even officially filed.

Freedman also stated they are releasing evidence demonstrating a pattern of bullying and threats aimed at taking control of the film, adding that this behavior is consistent with Lively’s past actions where she reportedly used others to deliver threats and get her way. He claimed they have ample proof to support their claims.

On January 16th, Heath Baldoni, Wayfarer, publicist Abel, crisis communication specialist Nathan, and It Ends With Us Movie LLC filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane, and Sloane’s firm, Vision PR. The suit, obtained by TopMob News, alleges civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy. Specifically, Lively is accused of breaking an implied agreement to act in good faith, while both Lively and Reynolds are accused of intentionally and negligently interfering with business relationships and potential financial gains.

The plaintiffs deny Lively’s claims of sexual harassment and a retaliatory campaign against her. They claim Lively took control of the *It Ends With Us* movie promotion and, with the help of Reynolds, Sloane, and others, attempted to damage their reputations in the press following criticism of her marketing efforts. Lively maintains she followed Sony’s approved marketing plan.

The lawsuit alleges the defendants collaborated with *The New York Times* to publish a damaging and false news report, though the newspaper stands by its reporting. According to a statement from the plaintiffs’ lawyer, Freedman, Blake Lively was either misinformed by her team or deliberately misrepresented the truth.

Lively’s lawyers have responded to a lawsuit filed against her, calling it a common tactic used by abusers. They claim Baldoni is attempting to portray her as the problem, alleging she took control of the project and caused issues with the cast, after she reported sexual harassment and retaliation.

The legal team argues that evidence will demonstrate others also had negative experiences with Baldoni and the production company, and that Sony specifically asked Lively to oversee the final cut of the film, which ultimately proved successful.

They strongly condemned Baldoni’s response to the harassment allegations, stating his team is attempting to blame Lively for the abuse, even suggesting it was her fault. They emphasized that while Lively is focused on the abuse she experienced, Baldoni is focused on attacking her character, a tactic they believe will ultimately fail.

Lawyers for actor Justin Baldoni have released footage from the filming of *It Ends With Us*, arguing it disproves claims made by his co-star, Blake Lively. They state the scene was intended to portray a developing romance and that both actors behaved professionally and respectfully.

However, Lively’s lawyers disagree, asserting the video actually supports her account of the events. They claim Baldoni improvised all of his actions without prior discussion or Lively’s consent.

According to Lively’s team, the footage shows her visibly uncomfortable and repeatedly asking to simply rehearse the dialogue. They believe any woman who has experienced inappropriate workplace conduct will recognize the discomfort displayed by Lively.

The couple sent a letter to the judge asking that Freedman, the lead lawyer for the opposing side, be prohibited from speaking publicly about the case. They believe this is necessary to prevent unfair or inappropriate actions that could influence the legal process.

A seven-minute voice memo reportedly sent by director Baldoni to actress Lively during the filming of *It Ends With Us* was made public. In the memo, Baldoni seemed to be discussing a rooftop scene Lively had revised and how she presented the changes to him, allegedly with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and singer Taylor Swift present. He praised their collaborative creativity, saying, “The three of you together, it’s unbelievable.” Baldoni also appeared to apologize for initially being hesitant about her script changes, admitting, “I messed up. I’ll admit and apologize when I’m wrong.”

A court date of March 9, 2026, was scheduled one month after Lively officially sued Baldoni.

According to documents obtained by TopMob News, Stephen Baldoni has updated his lawsuit against Camille Lively, her team, and her PR firm, Vision PR, to now include *The New York Times*. Baldoni claims Lively and her team spent months secretly working together and providing false information to the newspaper. The updated filing alleges that *The New York Times* selectively used and changed communications, removing important context and deliberately editing them to be misleading.

Baldoni published a website detailing his lawsuit against Lively, including the official complaint and a breakdown of key events. This website featured what Baldoni claims are screenshots of text conversations between Lively, Reynolds, and himself.

This launch followed a statement from Baldoni’s legal team, made a month prior, that they intended to publicly release all text messages between the parties involved.

In an interview with NBC News on January 2nd, Baldoni’s attorney stated their goal was to present all evidence so the public could form their own conclusions about the case.

Lively’s lawyers have updated her lawsuit, stating that two other women who worked on the movie *It Ends With Us* also felt uneasy about Justin Baldoni’s behavior on set.

The updated complaint, which TopMob News has seen, asserts that Lively wasn’t the only one to raise concerns. It claims that these incidents, along with others, were recorded starting in May 2023, and that Baldoni admitted to receiving complaints about his behavior in writing at the time.

The lawsuit doesn’t reveal the names of these two women, citing a hostile environment of threats and harassment created by the defendants. Lively says they will testify in court.

Baldoni’s lawyer, Freedman, responded by calling the claims “unreliable hearsay” and suggesting the women are now unwilling to support Lively’s accusations publicly.

Following accusations from Baldoni that Sloane spread false and damaging rumors painting him as a “sexual predator,” and that Sloane organized a negative campaign at Lively’s behest, Sloane requested the court to dismiss the lawsuit.

According to documents obtained by TopMob News, Sloane’s lawyer claims the accusations against her are unfounded and that she was brought into the lawsuit only to divert attention from claims made by Lively.

Lively has hired Nick Shapiro, a former Deputy Chief of Staff for the CIA, to help with the legal communications surrounding the sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit in New York. Willkie Farr & Gallagher, the law firm representing Lively, shared this information with Variety on February 28th.

David Shapiro previously worked for the CIA during the Obama administration from 2013 to 2015. He later held leadership positions at Visa and Airbnb, overseeing global security and crisis management. After three years at Airbnb, he started his own consulting company, 10th Avenue Consulting LLC.

According to documents received by TopMob News, *The New York Times* has asked a court to dismiss them from a $400 million lawsuit. The lawsuit also involves individuals named Lively and Baldoni, along with the company Sloane and Sloane.

In a court filing, the newspaper claimed that Baldoni’s team was presenting a biased account that had attracted significant media attention, but insisted that *The Times* should not be involved in the conflict. According to court documents obtained by *Deadline*, *The New York Times*’ lawyers also pointed out that Baldoni and his associates at Wayfarer initially filed a $250 million lawsuit against the newspaper, which was then dropped when a larger $400 million suit was filed that included *The New York Times* as a defendant.

U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman has temporarily paused the exchange of information and documents in a case involving *The New York Times*, following the newspaper’s request. Court documents obtained by TopMob News show the judge granted the stay while considering the newspaper’s motion to dismiss the case.

Judge Liman stated that *The New York Times* presented a strong argument that its motion to dismiss should be successful and that delaying discovery wouldn’t unfairly harm the opposing side, led by Mr. Baldoni.

A spokesperson for *The New York Times* told TopMob News that they were pleased with the court’s decision, which acknowledges the important First Amendment rights at stake and prevents Mr. Baldoni from unnecessarily burdening the newspaper with requests in a case they believe should not have been filed.

Following accusations from Baldoni that Lively was using her friendship with Taylor Swift to gain more say in the film *It Ends With Us*, and after Baldoni’s lawyers attempted to subpoena Swift, a spokesperson for the singer responded.

A spokesperson confirmed to TopMob News on May 9th that Taylor Swift had no involvement in the movie. They stated she wasn’t part of the casting process, didn’t contribute to the music, and never reviewed any version of the film.

Taylor Swift allowed the film to use her song ‘My Tears Ricochet,’ as her representative explained. Since her contribution was simply licensing a song – something 19 other artists also did – this legal request appears to be an attempt to generate publicity and sensationalize the case using Taylor Swift’s name, rather than focusing on the actual facts.

Baldoni’s attorneys withdrew their request later that month, per Lively’s legal team.

The judge dismissed the lawsuit brought against Lively, Reynolds, their publicist Sloane, Sloane’s company Vision PR, and *The New York Times*. The judge determined that Baldoni and his lawyers didn’t provide enough evidence to support claims of defamation or civil extortion.

After the lawsuit against her was dropped, Lively spoke on Instagram about how difficult it was, saying she experienced the hurt and humiliation that often comes with being sued in response to another claim. She also pointed out that many people aren’t able to afford to defend themselves in these situations, even when the lawsuit is unfair.

She expressed her love and thanks to everyone who supported her, both those she knew and those she didn’t. She promised to always be grateful for them and continue to fight for their well-being.

Baldoni’s lawyer told TopMob News that Lively’s claim of winning is incorrect.

The lawyer stated that this case centers on false claims of sexual harassment, subsequent retaliation, and a fabricated attempt to damage Ms. Lively’s reputation. He pointed out that Ms. Lively’s legal team admits the alleged smear campaign can’t be traced, because, according to the lawyer, it simply never occurred.

Blake Lively gave a deposition at her lawyers’ office in New York. Despite reports describing it as a tense confrontation with Jason Baldoni, her legal team later submitted a statement criticizing the idea that she required a large group of witnesses to support her testimony.

According to Lively’s lawyer, Baldoni was present in the room with the other people she was suing, and their lawyers, too.

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