Justin Baldoni is not to blame for Blake Lively’s downfall, say his lawyers who brand her a ‘bully’ at pre-trial hearing
Justin Baldoni's lawyers denied responsibility for Blake Lively's alleged career decline, calling her a 'bully' and attributing her losses to her own actions and business failures during a pre-trial hearing. They challenged claims that a smear campaign orchestrated by Baldoni caused her $300 million in lost income, citing her sporadic work history and controversial social media behavior. A judge previously dismissed 10 of Lively’s 13 claims, with the remaining issues set for trial on May 18. Lively’s legal team maintains she will testify and finally tell her side in court.
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Celebrity News Justin Baldoni is not to blame for Blake Lively’s downfall, say his lawyers who brand her a ‘bully’ at pre-trial hearing By Audrey Rock Published April 28, 2026, 8:18 p.m. ET Lawyers for Justin Baldoni’s production company insisted Wayfarer Studios is not to blame for Blake Lively’s career losses, claiming she is a “bully” and has a track record of lackluster business ventures during a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday. According to the Daily Mail, attorneys for the “It Ends With Us” director said Lively’s unpopularity was to blame for unsuccessful efforts, including her Betty Buzz drinks, rather than a smear campaign — which Lively has accused Baldoni of orchestrating.
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