This legal feud has reportedly strained Lively's friendships, including with Taylor Swift, and created tensions with her professional relationships, particularly with her costar Anna Kendrick.

The controversy surrounding Lively and Baldoni began during the promotion of their film 'It Ends With Us,' which premiered in August 2024 and achieved a $50 million box office debut despite rumors of conflict.

A new documentary also features insights from former '7th Heaven' star Stephen Collins, who is now dating a fan significantly younger than him, following his previous child sex abuse scandal.

A documentary titled 'He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni' is being produced to delve into the allegations and the ongoing legal battles.

Blake Lively's recent legal motion follows a defamation lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni, who claims that Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist retaliated against him after she accused him of sexual harassment.

Reynolds' legal team argues that Baldoni's lawsuit is frivolous and emphasizes Reynolds' First Amendment rights to express his opinions.

Public scrutiny of their legal battle has intensified, with backlash against Lively for her handling of the situation, especially following a joke made by Reynolds during a Saturday Night Live skit.

In related news, Tina Knowles defended her family after Kanye West made comments targeting her grandchildren, stating, 'This battle is not mine.'

The ongoing legal battle, which includes multiple lawsuits and counterclaims, is currently scheduled for trial in March 2026 unless a resolution is reached sooner.

Sources indicate that the stress from the legal situation is affecting both Lively and Reynolds, who are experiencing ups and downs while trying to support each other and their children.

The court's ruling on Lively's motion could set important precedents regarding defamation cases in the entertainment industry, particularly in the post-#MeToo context.

Blake Lively is known for her roles in 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' and 'Gossip Girl,' while Justin Baldoni gained fame from 'Jane the Virgin' and his directorial work.