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Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Aim To Have Justin Baldoni's $400M Defamation Suit Tossed Out


Published on 2025-01-30 19:04:33 - MSN
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  • With the first actual hearing in the multi-million dollar lawsuits between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni coming up early next week, the Gossip Girl alum and spouse Ryan Reynolds have finally said the quiet part out loud.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are seeking to dismiss a $400 million defamation lawsuit filed against them by Justin Baldoni. The lawsuit stems from comments made by Lively and Reynolds about Baldoni's alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme, which they claim were based on misinformation. Their legal team argues that the statements were either true or constituted protected speech under the First Amendment. The couple's motion to dismiss highlights that the information they shared was already public and part of ongoing legal proceedings against Baldoni, suggesting that their comments did not cause any additional harm to Baldoni's reputation. The case is drawing attention due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the significant financial stakes.

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