Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Against Blake Lively Over Missed Deadline
A director named Justin Baldoni sued some famous actors, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, along with a newspaper.
He accused them of bad things and asked for a lot of money.
A judge had already said no to his lawsuit earlier.
Justin had a chance to ask the judge again, but he missed the deadline to do so.
So, his lawsuit is now officially over.
However, Blake Lively also has her own lawsuit against Justin.
She says he harassed her and spread lies.
That case is still going on, and she wants him to pay her lawyer's fees.
Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times has been dismissed.
The dismissal occurred because Baldoni missed the deadline to appeal the judge's initial ruling from June.
Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and spreading false stories, is still ongoing.
Lively's legal team alleged that Baldoni's team refused to cooperate on certain requests related to her ongoing lawsuit.
Lively is seeking attorneys' fees for defending herself against Baldoni's claims.
- Who
- Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times
- What
- Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times has been dismissed as he missed the deadline to appeal. Blake Lively's separate lawsuit against Justin Baldoni remains active.
- When
- Baldoni missed the appeal deadline after an initial dismissal in June. Lively sued Baldoni in December of the previous year.
- Where
- Manhattan federal court (implied by previous summary).
- Why
- Baldoni's lawsuit was dismissed because he failed to meet the deadline to file an appeal. Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni concerns allegations of sexual harassment and spreading false stories.
Justin Baldoni's Position
Blake Lively's Position
Status of Lawsuits
Justin Baldoni's Position
Baldoni filed a lawsuit alleging defamation and extortion, which has now been dismissed due to missed appeal deadlines.
Blake Lively's Position
Lively filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation, which remains active. She is also seeking attorneys' fees.
Cooperation in Legal Proceedings
Justin Baldoni's Position
Baldoni's legal team opposed Lively's motion regarding deposition logistics and security.
Blake Lively's Position
Lively's legal team alleged that Baldoni's team refused reasonable requests to cooperate and attempted to "manufacture a harassing publicity stunt."
- Plaintiff
- Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios
- Defendants
- Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times
- Status of Baldoni Lawsuit
- Dismissed
- Status of Lively Lawsuit
- Ongoing
- Reason for Dismissal (Baldoni's Lawsuit)
- Missed appeal deadline after initial dismissal in June.
- Lively's Allegations Against Baldoni
- Sexual harassment during film production, spreading false stories, creating a toxic work environment.
