Blake Lively Claims 'Smear Campaign' Tied To Johnny Depp

Key Points:

• Blake Lively is incorporating elements of the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial into her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, claiming she faced a similar coordinated online backlash linked to Baldoni hiring Depp’s crisis PR operative.
• Baldoni’s legal team disputes Lively’s claims, arguing that her reputation was already negatively affected before the alleged smear campaign, and they plan to present prior media coverage to support this.
• Ryan Reynolds publicly supports Lively, praising her integrity amid the legal battle and highlighting the double standards women face in Hollywood and society.
• Taylor Swift’s name has surfaced in jury selection materials for the upcoming trial, indicating her potential relevance or mention during the proceedings.
• The trial over Lively’s allegations of misconduct on the "It Ends With Us" set is set to begin in New York on May 18 and may last up to four weeks.