In the latest chapter of Hollywood’s courtroom drama series, Justin Baldoni is reportedly gearing up to slap Blake Lively with a countersuit so jaw-dropping it’ll make soap operas seem tame. Yes, buckle up—this legal rollercoaster is far from over.
Last week, Blake filed her own lawsuit, accusing Justin of sexual harassment and running a smear campaign. Naturally, Justin denied all of it, and his lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has now popped into the chat with a statement that’s less “no comment” and more “stay tuned for the fireworks.”
“I’m not spilling when or how many lawsuits are coming, but trust me, the first one is going to blow everyone’s minds,” Bryan said, presumably while cueing dramatic music. “We’ve got receipts. Real evidence. In my 30 years as a lawyer, I’ve never seen media manipulation this wild—it’s like NBC versus Megyn Kelly, but with even more plot twists. Sit tight.”
The Daily Mail claims Justin’s legal team is planning to reveal that Blake’s PR squad has been spinning a narrative worthy of an Oscar. Allegedly, they’re behind some bad press for Justin, took text messages wildly out of context, and are just trying to give Blake’s reputation a fresh coat of paint.
But Blake’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, isn’t letting that narrative fly. She spilled her own tea to Deadline, saying, “Listen, I didn’t start the drama—I just responded to it. Someone forwarded me an anonymous tip about HR complaints on the It Ends With Us set, and I told the press to ask Sony or Wayfarer. That’s it. Nice try, though.”
Leslie also pointed out that Blake’s complaint (and another one filed by Jonesworks LLC) lays out the shady details, adding a big ol’ “read it and weep” to Justin’s team.
Meanwhile, Justin’s professional life seems to be unraveling faster than a cheap sweater. He’s been dropped by his talent agents, lost an award, and even saw his Man Enough podcast co-host peace out. On the flip side, Blake’s got her celebrity crew rallying behind her like it’s a high school clique drama.
So, what’s next in this courtroom soap opera? Who knows! But one thing’s for sure—this feud is giving Succession a run for its money. Stay tuned, popcorn ready.
