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Blake Lively seeks to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit, arguing California law protects sexual harassment accusers

Headline from KTVZ Bend, from the development of Mar 20, 2025

Newest development Mar 21, 2025 · 2 reportsJustin Baldoni Sues Ex-Publicist for Allegedly Leaking Texts to Blake Lively's Team

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Blake Lively is asking a judge to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against her, arguing that her “It Ends With Us” co-star is “weaponizing” his own defamation claim to retaliate against her for publicly speaking out about her sexual harassment accusa…

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Developments in this update

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  1. Ryan Reynolds demands Justin Baldoni defamation lawsuit be dismissed, believes he’s a ‘predator’: court docs

    Headline from Fox News ·

  2. Names this update

    Blake Lively seeks to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit, arguing California law protects sexual harassment accusers

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  3. Newest

    Justin Baldoni Sues Ex-Publicist for Allegedly Leaking Texts to Blake Lively's Team

    Headline from Rolling Stone ·

Reports & sources

13 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Ryan Reynolds demands Justin Baldoni defamation lawsuit be dismissed, believes he’s a ‘predator’: court docs (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Blake Lively's husband filed to dismiss Justin Baldoni's lawsuit. Ryan Reynolds was included in Lively's "It Ends With Us" co-star's claims after she accused the actor of sexual harassment.

  2. New York Post

    Ryan Reynolds blasts Justin Baldoni as a ‘predator’ as he files to dismiss ‘It Ends With Us’ director’s $400M defamation suit (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Ryan Reynolds is attempting to dismiss Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit over the "It Ends With Us" star's feud with his wife, Blake Lively.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Blake Lively seeks to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit, arguing California law protects sexual harassment accusers (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Blake Lively is asking a judge to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against her, arguing that her “It Ends With Us” co-star is “weaponizing” his own defamation claim to retaliate against her for publicly speaking out about her sexual harassment accusa…

  4. Fox News

    Blake Lively slams Justin Baldoni's 'sinister campaign' against her, demands lawsuit be dismissed (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Blake Lively demanded Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit be dismissed. The "It Ends With Us" star previously claimed Baldoni sexually harassed her during filming.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    How Blake Lively Aims to Have Justin Baldoni’s Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    A 2023 amendment to a California law provides additional protections from retaliatory lawsuits for individuals who publicize claims of sexual misconduct.

  6. Rolling Stone

    Justin Baldoni Sues Ex-Publicist for Allegedly Leaking Texts to Blake Lively's Team (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Justin Baldoni claims his former publicist Stephanie Jones leaked a trove of text messages to Blake Lively's team in a new lawsuit.

  7. Variety

    Justin Baldoni Sues His Former Publicist Stephanie Jones, Alleging She ‘Maliciously’ Leaked Texts That Sparked Legal Battle With Blake Lively (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    'It Ends With Us' star Justin Baldoni sues former publicist Stephanie Jones, alleging she leaked texts that led to Blake Lively legal battle.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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