Ryan Reynolds Backs Blake Lively in Legal Battle

0:00On April 20th, Ryan Reynolds just went public with full support for his wife Blake Lively as her legal battle with Justin Baudoni has to trial next. Month on May 18th, he told the crowd he's never been prouder of her integrity amid the drama, stemming from their work on that movie set. Reynolds and Lively share four kids, and he's keeping details light but standing solid. The few kicked off last December when Lively filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign by Baudoni. He fired back with a countersuit in January 2025, seeking $400 million for defamation and more. But a judge tossed that out by June. Both sides have traded heavy accusations since, with emails and texts unsealed showing the back and forth. Lively's team calls it classic retaliation against the woman speaking up, while Baudoni's crew insists they're the real victims and have fought transparently. Earlier this month, a New York judge dismissed 10 of Lively's 13 claims, including harassment and defamation, but let three key ones proceed, breach of contract, retaliation under California law, and aiding that retaliation.

1:10Lively's lawyers say the focus stays on the reputation attacks for demanding set safety. This saga's expose some ugly armin tactics, and both camps claim partial wins as they gear up for court. Lively's ready to testify and keep shining light on the mess, while Baudoni's team feels vindicated on the drop charges. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.