Blake Lively Gets Agents' Support After Justin Baldoni Suit Pared Down
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against co-star Justin Baldoni and his Wayfarer executives were dismissed by a judge due to her independent contractor status and jurisdictional issues, but defamation and retaliation claims remain as the trial approaches on May 18 in NYC.
- WME, Lively's current agency, publicly expressed strong support for her, praising her courage and determination in standing up against harassment and retaliation in the entertainment industry.
- The legal battle centers now on alleged online smear campaigns against Lively, with WME criticizing efforts to intimidate and discredit her through covert digital attacks.
- Justin Baldoni was dropped by WME shortly after Lively made her claims public, highlighting a shift in agency support towards Lively and her family.
- Lively originally filed a 10-claim complaint in December 2024 with the California Civil Rights Department accusing Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios of sexual harassment and orchestrating a campaign to damage her reputation.
