Blake Lively Drops Claims Against Justin Baldoni in High-Profile Legal Battle

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal dispute began in December 2024, stemming from their collaboration on the film "It Ends With Us." Lively initially accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and running a smear campaign. Baldoni's legal team countered by requesting Lively's medical records, including therapy notes, to defend against her claims of "severe emotional distress." This led to a countersuit from Baldoni against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, alleging civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy. Now, a significant development: Lively has moved to drop two of her claims against Baldoni – those of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The court's decision on whether to dismiss the case or compel Lively to release her mental health records is highly anticipated. Both parties have been contacted by the BBC for comment, but have not yet responded. The case highlights the complexities of legal battles involving high-profile individuals and the delicate balance between public interest and personal privacy.