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Blake Lively Fires Back After Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Dares Her to Testify Live at MSG

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Blake Lively’s confidants have responded following the challenge by Justin Baldoni’s legal representative, suggesting that she should publicly testify at Madison Square Garden instead of a courtroom.

Lawyer for Baldoni, Bryan Freedman, suggested that Lively’s sworn testimony be aired live at the venue during the upcoming trial involving her co-star in “It Ends With Us.” This is after it was confirmed that Lively is prepared to testify under oath.

If Blake Lively truly intends to make a public statement, we could broadcast it at Madison Square Garden and donate the proceeds to organizations helping domestic violence survivors, as Freedman suggested to TMZ.

However, sources close to Lively emphasized to TMZ the genuine gravity of the situation, assuring them that the legal conflict was not a ploy for publicity.

DailyMail.com have contacted representatives and lawyers for both Lively and Baldoni, 41.

Freedman responded to the news that Lively’s lawyer had announced Lively, aged 37, is ready to take an oath and testify in court.

Mike Gottlieb told People that, as anticipated, Lively will be providing testimony during her trial.

The ideal opportunity for a plaintiff’s narrative to unfold is during the trial, and that’s what we anticipate happening in this case (with Lively). He made this statement to People, adding that, without a doubt, she will take the stand.

Despite rumors suggesting that friends such as Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman could potentially be summoned for this case, Gottlieb clarified that it remains uncertain if their involvement has any bearing or relevance whatsoever on the claims or defense being presented in this trial.

He clarified that the matter at hand pertains to the incidents involving Blake Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment on set, rather than:

1. The selection process of songs for the movie.
2. The creation or development of fictional Marvel characters in the Deadpool series.

Gottlieb further emphasized, “The question arises: Why are these individuals being summoned? Are they truly relevant to this case? It’s not acceptable to simply subpoena people due to their fame, hoping it will create sensational news. The federal courts frown upon such conduct.

As a lifestyle expert, I must clarify that at the moment, there’s some ambiguity regarding whether my partner, Ryan Reynolds, will take the stand. This uncertainty arises because he’s currently involved in Baldoni’s counterclaim as a defendant.

Lively’s team is working to get those claims dismissed.  

In response to Gottlieb’s comments, Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, countered by accusing Gottlieb of attempting to divert attention away from the main issue in question.

Despite the apparent discomfort for all involved, it’s important to note that the truth isn’t a diversion. The truth is evident through uncensored receipts, records, and authentic video footage. There’s more to be revealed. (Freedman stated this to People.)

Speaking passionately as a devoted fan, I’d rephrase it like this: “I can’t help but express that Blake, in her actions, seemed to casually involve high-profile friends in this intricate web without giving much thought to the potential personal or public fallout. As events have unfolded, it appears she skillfully employed her dragons to steer Justin in every direction.

In his concluding statement, Freedman indirectly acknowledged the rumored texts from Lively to Baldoni, where she mentioned Swift and Reynolds as ‘dragon-like characters.’

In the questioned writings, she drew a parallel with Daenerys Targaryen (Khaleesi) from Game of Thrones, stating that, come rain or shine, her ‘dragons’ serve to safeguard whatever cause she is advocating.

Concerning the alleged wrongdoings by Reynolds, Freedman stated: “Ryan’s actions are extensively recorded, and we keep uncovering further instances of deliberate misconduct. One might question whether Disney knowingly allowed Ryan to use shareholder funds to fuel a personal vendetta. It would come as a shock if such corporate misuse of funds didn’t result in greater scrutiny for those involved in impacting shareholder revenue.

In December, Lively submitted an 80-page complaint regarding civil rights to the California Civil Rights Department, and shortly after, they initiated a federal lawsuit, around four weeks later.

During that same month, Baldoni was taken to court by Lively due to accusations of sexual harassment during the film’s production. In her court case, Lively, famous for her role in Gossip Girl, stated that Baldoni subjected her to sexual harassment in various forms such as body shaming and plotting a campaign to harm her reputation. These allegations were denied by Baldoni.

In response to the lawsuit, Baldoni and his representatives have asserted that Lively distorted the true meaning of text messages exchanged between them and deceived the public regarding the nature of their communications during the production of the film.

In her legal action, Lively cited several associates of Baldoni, such as Wayfarer Studios (Baldoni’s production company), its CEO and main investor, and public relations professionals Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel.

In a conversation with The New York Times, she expressed her optimism that her legal action will expose these underhanded strategies used to retaliate against individuals who expose misconduct and safeguard others who might face similar targeting in the future.

Later on, Baldoni filed a lawsuit against the paper for an alleged defamation case worth $250 million, stemming from an article published on December 21st, entitled “We Can Silence Anyone: Unveiling a Hollywood Slander Network.” The newspaper has refuted these accusations.

On January 16, Baldoni brought forth a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, and their publicist Sloane, charging them with defamation and extortion. In court, Baldoni claimed that the three had fabricated ‘unfounded allegations of sexual misconduct’ against him.

Ever since Lively lodged her complaint, Baldoni has encountered several professional repercussions. For instance, he’s been sued by a previous publicist, and his representation was terminated by the agency, WME, which also handles Lively and Reynolds.

According to Variety’s reports, WME refutes allegations suggesting that Lively and Reynolds pressured them into removing Baldoni from their list of clients.

The lawyers from both sides agreed on a strategy to combine the two federal lawsuits into a single case as it progresses further.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, let me share that I recently caught up with the captivating movie “It Ends with Us,” which graced the big screen on August 9. This heart-stirring production boasted an impressive cast including Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj, Brandon Sklenar, and Kevin McKidd. The film adaptation of the 2016 novel by Colleen Hoover was a smashing success, generating a domestic box office revenue of $148 million, and a staggering global total of $350 million, as reported by Box Office Mojo. In essence, it became a must-watch for audiences worldwide.

2005 saw Blake Lively making a lively debut in the movie “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” alongside Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, and America Ferrera. This role catapulted her to stardom and eventually landed her a prominent part on the television series “Gossip Girl” (2007-2012), where she played the lead character, Serena van der Woodsen.

Additionally, she can be found in films like “The Town” (released in 2010), “The Shallows” (2016), “A Simple Favor” (2018), and “The Rhythm Section” (2020).

Before writing “It Ends with Us”, Baldoni was primarily recognized for his role as Rafael Solano in the TV series Jane the Virgin from 2014 to 2019. In addition, he has directed movies like “Five Feet Apart” (2019) and “Clouds” (2020), and authored the book “Man Enough” (2021) that addresses misconceptions about modern masculinity.

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2025-05-09 06:06

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