Blake Lively is looking for compensation.
The legal battle between the actress and Justin Baldoni, who both starred in and directed It Ends With Us, continues. The actress’s lawyers claim she has lost $161 million because of a deliberate campaign to harm her reputation.
Lively’s team recently reported she has lost $18.3 million in past earnings and anticipates losing another $37.9 million in future income. These losses stem from missed work opportunities, including acting roles, speaking engagements, and endorsements, according to a document filed on November 5th and reviewed by TopMob News.
The document claims Blake Brown Beauty has lost $49 million in profits, and Betty Buzz/Betty Booze has missed out on roughly $22 million in earnings.
The lawsuit also states that Lively has experienced $34 million in damage to their reputation because of what the filing describes as false and harmful statements.
TopMob News has reached out to reps for Baldoni for comment but has not yet heard back.
This new legal filing follows a significant event in the case surrounding the 2024 movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, It Ends With Us.
The New York Times’ lawsuit against Baldoni remains ongoing. The suit asks for both financial compensation and punitive damages to cover the costs of Baldoni’s legal response to an article the Times published about the case. However, Baldoni’s lawyers have stated he plans to vigorously defend himself in court.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following this case closely. After Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed actor Baldoni’s lawsuit back in June, his team at Wayfarer Studios didn’t update or refile the complaint by the court’s deadline. Then, just recently on October 17th, the court asked everyone involved to explain why a final decision shouldn’t be made, essentially wrapping things up. It doesn’t look like Baldoni is pursuing this further.
The court issued an order on October 31st, but Baldoni and the other plaintiffs didn’t respond. Although Baldoni didn’t file a revised complaint on time, he and the others can still appeal the case after the court decides whether Lively should be reimbursed for her legal costs.
The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni continues, with a trial set for March. Lively claims Baldoni sexually harassed her during the filming of It Ends With Us and then tried to damage her reputation with a public relations strategy, but Baldoni denies these accusations.
The New York Times’ lawsuit against Justin Baldoni remains ongoing. The suit is seeking financial compensation and punitive damages related to the costs of Baldoni’s counterclaim stemming from an article the Times published about the case. However, Baldoni’s lawyers have stated that he plans to vigorously defend himself against the claims.
Regardless of the outcome, we won’t back down to those in power, even when things look hopeless,” Bryan Freedman, his lawyer, said in a statement to People magazine. “We remain steadfast because we are committed to finding the truth, no matter how challenging the opposition.”
For a closer look at the timeline of the legal drama, read on.
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, as reported by The New York Times. The complaint alleges misconduct by her co-star Justin Baldoni and several associates.
The complaint, obtained by TopMob News, names Baldoni, his production company Wayfarer Studios, its CEO Jamey Heath, cofounder Steve Sarowitz, Baldoni’s publicist Jennifer Abel and her company RWA Communications, crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan and her company The Agency Group PR LLC (TAG), contractor Jed Wallace and his company Street Relations Inc. as defendants.
Lively claims that Baldoni and those connected to Wayfarer launched a deliberate campaign to discredit her after she raised concerns about inappropriate behavior on set. She states that she and other members of the cast and crew experienced behavior from Baldoni and Heath that was invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate.
The actress asserts that this alleged campaign caused significant personal and professional damage. The complaint details accusations including sexual harassment, retaliation, failure to address harassment, enabling harassment and retaliation, breach of contract, intentional emotional distress, negligence, invasion of privacy, and interference with her career opportunities.
The following day, The New York Times published a story detailing a campaign allegedly launched by Baldoni and his team to discredit Lively, referencing the complaint she filed with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). The article included messages from Baldoni, his publicist Abel, and crisis communications specialist Nathan, all of which were part of Lively’s complaint. Readers could access the full court documents directly on The New York Times website. Lively told the newspaper, “I hope my lawsuit sheds light on these harmful tactics used against people who report wrongdoing and helps protect others who might be targeted.”
As a lifestyle and reputation expert, I’ve been following the recent situation with Blake Lively and the film’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, very closely. Following Lively’s claims, Bryan Freedman, the attorney representing Wayfarer and those involved, strongly refuted those allegations. He characterized them as a shameful and false attempt to repair damage to Lively’s own reputation, stemming from her public statements and actions during the film’s promotion. He emphasized that the internet had access to unedited interviews and press events, forming its own opinions in real-time.
Freedman firmly denied the accusations, calling them outrageous and intentionally designed to cause harm and revive a negative narrative. He also clarified that Wayfarer’s decision to bring in a crisis manager actually preceded the film’s marketing campaign.
According to Freedman, Wayfarer didn’t proactively retaliate or take action; they simply responded to media inquiries to ensure accurate reporting and monitored social media. He further explained that the released correspondence only showed internal planning – standard practice for any PR team – and didn’t prove any proactive negative campaigning.
Following the publication of a New York Times article on December 21st, talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) ended its relationship with Baldoni, as confirmed by Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor. WME refuted claims that Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively’s husband, was the reason for this decision. Baldoni had alleged in a lawsuit against The New York Times that Reynolds had pressured his agent. However, WME stated to The Hollywood Reporter on January 1st that this was not true. They confirmed that Baldoni’s former representative wasn’t even at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere and that neither Reynolds nor Lively ever pressured them to drop Baldoni as a client.
Following Blake Lively’s legal complaint and a New York Times article detailing her allegations, several public 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 encouraging others to read the article. Jenny Slate, who starred alongside Lively, released a statement to Today affirming her support for Lively and describing her as a leader and loyal friend. Slate condemned the reported attack on Lively’s reputation, praising her bravery. Brandon Sklenar, who played a love interest in the film, shared the legal complaint on social media, urging people to read it. Additionally, Lively’s Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars – America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn – voiced their solidarity with her.
On December 23rd, Liz Plank announced she was leaving The Man Enough Podcast, which she co-hosted with Matthew Baldoni and Andrew Heath. In an Instagram post, Plank thanked listeners for their trust and for creating a special community through the show, saying she would miss them all. While she didn’t explain her reasons for leaving, her departure followed allegations made against Baldoni and his colleagues by Florence Lively.
Plank expressed her continued commitment to the values the podcast represented and thanked her followers for their support over the past four years. She stated that everyone deserves better and believes they can create a positive change together. She also mentioned she would share more information later and continues to support those who speak out against injustice and hold people accountable.
Stephanie Jones, a former publicist for actor 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 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 falsely blamed Jones for the campaign when she was unaware of it. Abel previously worked at Jonesworks until last summer. The suit further alleges that Abel and Nathan are now trying to deflect blame onto Jones as their own actions come to light, and are continuing to harm her professional reputation. Baldoni and Wayfarer, who are no longer clients of Jonesworks, are accused of breaking their contractual obligations and refusing 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, the attorney for Nathan, Abel, Baldoni, and those connected to Wayfarer, stated that none of his clients were asked to provide information in this case. He also plans to sue Jones for sharing messages from Abel’s phone with Lively’s legal team.
Okay, so I’ve been following this whole thing so closely, and it’s insane! Baldoni and his team – Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, and Wallace and Street Relations – are suing The New York Times for a whopping $250 million! Apparently, this all started with an article about how they supposedly went after Lively after she spoke up about something happening on set. They’re saying the article is completely false and a total hit piece, accusing the Times of libel, invasion of privacy, and even breaking a promise! They’re furious about how the Times used messages and Lively’s initial complaint, claiming everything was taken out of context. Honestly, they say the Times barely even looked at any evidence that proved Lively was the one actually trying to ruin their reputations! They’re insisting Lively is the one who started the smear campaign, not them! The Times, of course, says they stand by their reporting – they claim they reviewed thousands of documents and everything in the article is accurate. But I’m telling you, I’ve seen the evidence, and it’s clear the Times is totally biased! This is going to be a huge legal battle, and I’m here for every single minute of it!
I was shocked to learn that Lively filed her own lawsuit against Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, the movie production company, and even Nathan and his company, all in New York. From what I’ve gathered from the court documents, she’s accusing them of some incredibly serious things – sexual harassment, failing to address it when she reported it, and even intentionally causing her emotional distress. It seems these claims actually build on a complaint she made earlier to the CRD.
Baldoni and his team had filed a lawsuit against The New York Times, but thankfully, Lively wasn’t named as a defendant in that one. Her lawyers quickly pointed out that this new suit doesn’t change anything about her original claims. They made it clear that Baldoni’s attempt to paint her complaint as a fake, meant to avoid suing him directly, is completely false. She was always planning to pursue this legally, and today’s filing of her federal complaint proves it. It’s good to see her standing up for herself and fighting back.
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 involved and that this won’t be their only case. In a January 2nd interview with NBC News, Baldoni and their attorney, Freedman, confirmed they definitely plan to sue Lively as well.
The controversy surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continued to gain attention online. Some social media users theorized that Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, subtly mocked Baldoni in his upcoming film, Deadpool & Wolverine, through the character Nicepool. While Reynolds hasn’t addressed these rumors, Baldoni’s lawyer, Freedman, did speak out. In an interview on The Megyn Kelly Show (posted to YouTube on January 7th), Freedman stated that if your wife experiences sexual harassment, you should take it seriously, file complaints through proper channels, and pursue legal options, rather than making jokes or mocking the person involved.
Okay, so I’ve been following this whole thing with Lively, and honestly, it’s infuriating! Her lawyers are saying that since she filed the lawsuit, Wayfarer and the people connected to them have just been attacking her even more. It’s not some little disagreement, it’s serious – sexual harassment and retaliation, and they have proof! They’re saying Wayfarer tried to discredit her, like some kind of sneaky campaign, just because she was trying to stand up for herself and others on set. And now they’re doubling down, trying to make her look bad! It’s textbook stuff, honestly. They’re trying to blame her, saying she misunderstood things or even lied – can you believe it?! Or they’re trying to act like they’re the victims! It’s disgusting. Her team is making it clear that these tactics are meant to downplay serious misconduct, and that what Wayfarer is saying in the media won’t hold up in court. They’re going to fight this, and I’m 100% behind Lively. It’s so important everyone understands that harassment and retaliation are never okay, no matter what industry you’re in.
In a statement to TopMob, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Freedman, pointed out the irony of Blake Lively accusing Baldoni of using the media when Lively’s team allegedly sent heavily edited documents to The New York Times before even filing their complaint.
Freedman added that they are releasing evidence showing a pattern of bullying and threats aimed at taking control of the film, claiming Lively has a history of using others to deliver threats and get her way. He stated they have proof to support these claims.
On January 16th, Heath Baldoni, Wayfarer, publicist Abel, crisis communication specialist Nathan, and the production company for the movie It Ends With Us filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane, and Sloane’s firm, Vision PR.
The lawsuit alleges civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy. Specifically, Lively is accused of violating an implied agreement to act in good faith, while both Lively and Reynolds are accused of intentionally disrupting contracts and unfairly damaging the plaintiffs’ economic opportunities. The plaintiffs also claim the defendants negligently interfered with potential business deals.
The lawsuit denies Lively’s claims of sexual harassment and a retaliatory campaign against her. Instead, the plaintiffs accuse Lively of taking control of the It Ends With Us promotion and working with Reynolds, Sloane, and others to damage their reputations in the media after facing criticism for her marketing of the film. Lively maintains she followed Sony’s marketing plan.
The plaintiffs claim the defendants collaborated with The New York Times to publish a damaging and false news report, though the newspaper stands by its reporting.
In a statement, the plaintiffs’ attorney, Freedman, said 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 typical tactic used by abusers. They argue that Baldoni is attempting to portray her as the aggressor after she came forward with evidence of sexual harassment and retaliation – a strategy experts call DARVO, which stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim Offender.
Lively’s team claims Baldoni is falsely suggesting she took over creative control and caused problems with the cast. They state evidence will demonstrate that others also had negative experiences with Baldoni and the production company, Wayfarer. They also highlight that Sony requested Lively oversee the final cut of the film, which ultimately proved successful.
The lawyers strongly criticized Baldoni’s reaction to the harassment allegations, accusing him of blaming Lively and focusing on her actions rather than addressing the abuse. They stated his defense essentially claims she ‘wanted it’ or that it was her fault, and that this desperate attempt to attack her character won’t disprove the evidence supporting her claims.
Lawyers for actor Justin Baldoni have released footage from the set of It Ends With Us, arguing it proves he did not act inappropriately towards co-star Blake Lively. They claim the scene was meant to depict a romantic connection and that both actors behaved professionally and respectfully.
Lively’s lawyers, however, disagree. They state the video actually supports her claims, showing Baldoni improvised actions without her consent or prior discussion. They point out Lively repeatedly asked to simply rehearse the dialogue and that her discomfort in the video is recognizable to anyone who has experienced inappropriate workplace behavior.
The couple asked the judge handling their case to restrict what Freedman—Baldoni’s lawyer—can publicly say, hoping to prevent any unfair actions during the legal battle.
A seven-minute voice memo reportedly sent by director Baldoni to actress Lively during the making of It Ends With Us surfaced online. In the memo, Baldoni seemed to discuss a rooftop scene Lively had revised and how those changes were brought to him during a meeting with Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and singer Taylor Swift. He told Lively, “We should all have friends like that, especially considering how incredibly creative you three are together.” In the recording, Baldoni also appeared to apologize for not initially being enthusiastic about her script, admitting, “I messed up. I always own up to and apologize for my mistakes.”
A court date was scheduled for March 9, 2026, one month after Lively officially sued Baldoni.
According to court documents obtained by TopMob News, Stephen Baldoni has updated his lawsuit against Camille Lively, her colleagues Reynolds and Sloane, and Sloane’s PR firm, Vision PR, Inc. He’s now also accusing The New York Times of involvement.
The updated filing claims Lively and her team spent months secretly working together and providing false information to The New York Times. Baldoni alleges the newspaper selectively used and changed communications, removing important context and deliberately editing them to be misleading.
Baldoni published a website detailing his legal case against Lively, including the latest version of his complaint and a chronological overview of key events. This overview featured what Baldoni claimed were screenshots of text conversations between Lively, Reynolds, and himself.
The website went live about a month after Baldoni’s legal team announced they intended to publicly share all text messages between the parties involved.
In an interview with NBC News on January 2nd, Baldoni’s lawyer stated their goal was to make all the evidence available so the public could form their own opinions based on the facts.
Lively’s lawyers have updated her lawsuit, stating that two other women who worked on the movie It Ends With Us also felt uncomfortable with Baldoni’s behavior on set.
The updated complaint, which TopMob News obtained, asserts that Lively wasn’t the only one to raise concerns about Baldoni. It claims that these concerns, along with those of Lively, were documented starting in May 2023, and that Baldoni acknowledged them in writing at the time. He was aware other women were also uncomfortable with his behavior.
The lawsuit doesn’t reveal the names of these two witnesses, citing a threatening environment created by the defendants’ response to Lively’s claims.
Baldoni’s attorney, Freedman, responded by calling the updated complaint filled with unreliable hearsay and suggesting the unnamed women are no longer willing to support Lively’s accusations.
Following accusations by Baldoni that Sloane spread false and damaging rumors, painting him as a “sexual predator,” and ran a coordinated negative campaign influenced by Lively, Sloane requested the court to dismiss the lawsuit.
According to legal documents reviewed 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 the claims made by Lively.
Lively hired Nick Shapiro, a former Deputy Chief of Staff for the CIA, to help with the legal strategy for the sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit in New York. This information was shared with Variety on February 28th by a member of Lively’s legal team at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
From 2013 to 2015, Shapiro worked at the CIA during the Obama administration. He later held leadership positions at Visa and Airbnb, overseeing global security, communications, and crisis management. After three years at Airbnb, he started his own 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 Lively, Baldoni, and the company Sloane and Sloane.
In a court filing, the newspaper claimed that Baldoni’s team was presenting a biased version of events that had attracted significant media attention, but insisted The Times shouldn’t 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 sued them for $250 million, but that case was dropped after they were included in a larger $400 million lawsuit.
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 agreed to halt the process while he considers The New York Times‘ motion to dismiss the case.
Judge Liman stated that the newspaper presented a strong argument that its motion to dismiss should be successful, and that delaying the case 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 lawsuit they believe is without merit.
Following accusations from Baldoni that Lively was using her friendship with Taylor Swift to gain more say in the film adaptation of 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 with the movie. They stated she wasn’t part of the casting process, didn’t contribute to the music, and never even viewed a cut of the film or offered feedback.
Taylor Swift allowed the filmmakers to use her song ‘My Tears Ricochet,’ her representative explained. Since her contribution was simply licensing a song – something twenty other artists also did – this legal request for documents seems intended to generate publicity and sensational headlines rather than address the actual issues in the case.
Baldoni’s attorneys withdrew their request later that month, per Lively’s legal team.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit 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 to be targeted with a retaliatory suit, especially the feeling of being unfairly shamed. She also pointed out that many people don’t have the means to defend themselves in similar situations.
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 and fight for them.
Baldoni’s lawyer responded to Lively’s claim of winning by telling TopMob News it was untrue and expected.
The lawyer stated that this case centers around false claims of sexual harassment and subsequent retaliation, along with a fabricated attempt to damage Ms. Lively’s reputation. He pointed out that Ms. Lively’s legal team themselves admit they can’t find any evidence of this supposed campaign because it simply didn’t occur.
Lively gave a deposition at her lawyers’ office in New York. While some news outlets described it as a tense confrontation between Lively and Baldoni, her legal team later formally objected to reports suggesting she required a large group of witnesses for support.
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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