The legal drama between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively is heating up, with new developments unfolding almost daily. Just days after Justin filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times, his legal team has confirmed plans to countersue Blake as their feud continues to escalate.
The tensions stem from the actors’ time working together on the set of It Ends With Us. Rumors of on-set drama circulated for months before Blake filed a legal complaint accusing Justin of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. These allegations were first detailed in a New York Times article, which has since become the subject of Justin’s initial lawsuit against the publication.
In response, Blake filed her own official lawsuit against Justin and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, accusing them of retaliation and further attempts to tarnish her reputation.
Now, Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has confirmed their next move: a countersuit against Blake. Speaking to NBC News, Freedman revealed, “Absolutely. Yes,” when asked if Justin intends to sue Blake.
Freedman added that their legal team plans to release extensive evidence, including private communications between Justin and Blake, to support their case. “We plan to release every single text message between the two of them,” Freedman stated. “We want the truth to be out there. We want the documents to be out there. We want people to make their determination based on receipts.”
This statement hints at the increasingly public nature of their legal battle, with both sides seemingly prepared to lay bare the details of their working relationship.
The saga began as a promising collaboration on the adaptation of the bestselling novel It Ends With Us but has since spiraled into one of Hollywood’s most contentious disputes. Both Justin and Blake are fighting to defend their reputations in the court of law—and public opinion.
As the lawsuits pile up, the entertainment industry watches closely. With both stars filing serious allegations against one another and their respective legal teams digging in their heels, this feud is far from over.
For now, it’s clear that neither side intends to back down. The release of text messages and other evidence could potentially shed new light on the claims and counterclaims, but it’s up to the courts—and perhaps the public—to decide where the truth lies. Stay tuned for what’s sure to be an explosive next chapter.
