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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds File to Dismiss Justin Baldoni’s Lawsuit

by · VULTURE

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are hoping the defamation lawsuit from Justin Baldoni ends with dismissal. Variety reports that the couple told a federal judge on January 30 that they will file a dismissal against Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit. The two parties are reportedly meeting in court on Monday, February 3 for the first hearing. Lively sued her co-star and director Baldoni for sexual harassment and for conducting a smear campaign against her retaliation. In response, Baldoni and his team countersued Lively for defamation. Judge Lewis Liman is reportedly planning to consolidate the two lawsuits and both parties are seemingly agreeing to the terms. While the courts haven’t set a trial date yet, it’s aimed to begin trial on March 9, 2025. Or in other words: It starts next year.