Oh, the drama! Justin Baldoni’s lawyer has unleashed a verbal smackdown so fierce, it could rival a Real Housewives reunion. The 40-year-old actor finds himself in hot water after Blake Lively, his 37-year-old co-star and director buddy, accused him of sexual harassment and a behind-the-scenes smear campaign. Yes, Hollywood just keeps the tea piping hot.
If you’re late to this spicy saga, here’s the recap: Blake claimed Justin was out of line on set and orchestrated a shady plot against her. Naturally, Justin clapped back with a counter-lawsuit worth a jaw-dropping $400 million. (That’s right—million, with an “M.”) He’s taking aim not just at Blake but also her hubby, Ryan Reynolds, because, hey, why not make it a family affair?
Blake’s team doubled down on their accusations, but Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, wasn’t about to let that slide. He came through with a statement so fiery it might’ve set Deadline’s servers ablaze.
“After we dropped a 200-page legal masterpiece proving that these smear campaign claims were faker than a three-dollar bill, Blake and her squad are trying to pivot to a new low—false sexual allegations,” Freedman fumed, presumably while sipping a coffee strong enough to handle this level of nonsense.
He didn’t stop there. Oh no, Freedman was just warming up. “The audacity! Blake thinks she can torch Justin’s reputation in public and then block him from defending himself? Please. That’s not just preposterous—it’s downright laughable.”
Apparently, Justin had been nothing but a gentleman during filming, addressing Blake’s concerns with the patience of a saint, despite thinking she was way off base. “He bent over backward to keep the peace,” Freedman added, clearly implying that Blake’s lawsuit conveniently forgot to mention Justin’s halo.
Then came the grand finale, delivered with the kind of gusto you’d expect from a courtroom drama. “We’re not just defending Justin anymore. Oh no, we’re here for everyone who’s been silenced by this circus of lies. Blake’s power plays and self-serving vendettas won’t overshadow the real victims in the domestic violence community,” Freedman declared, likely while slamming a gavel he brought for dramatic effect.
So, what’s next in this Hollywood soap opera? Only time—and a lot of legal bills—will tell. One thing’s for sure: this isn’t over, and the drama is far from cooling down. Stay tuned for the next episode of Lively vs. Baldoni: The Lawsuit Chronicles.
