US EditionUnsealed Texts: 'Untraceable' PR Plan Amid Baldoni-Lively Feud
Judge Lewis J. Liman unsealed over 60 exhibits revealing alleged smear campaign tactics and $30,000 monthly crisis management expenses in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
- Blake Lively sued co-star and director Justin Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign.
- The lawsuit followed rising tensions during the 2024 release of their film It Ends With Us, amid allegations and legal counterclaims by Baldoni.
- Court-Ordered unsealed texts and emails reveal Baldoni's team, including publicist Melissa Nathan and PR contractor Jed Wallace, coordinated anonymous social media efforts to defend Baldoni's reputation.
- Jed Wallace denied any smear campaign or use of fake accounts despite being paid $90,000 for three months, while Lively's team cited over 60 exhibits as proof of coordinated attacks.
- The case remains unresolved with trial set for March 2026, highlighting complex digital reputation management and ongoing disputes between the parties.
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Judge Unseals Texts and Emails in Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Lawsuit
Some text messages and emails between Justin Baldoni and others have been unsealed by a judge in his and Blake Lively’s ongoing legal battle. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly on Monday, August 25, Judge Lewis J. Liman ordered on August 14 to unseal redacted exhibits from Lively’s motion to compel. One of the exhibits showed a text exchange between Baldoni, 41, and his publicist. In the correspondence, Baldoni shared a screensho…
Judge Unseals 'Smear Campaign' Texts and Emails in Baldoni-Lively Legal Brawl: Embattled Actor Hired a PR Guru for $90,000 After Their Feud Over 'It Ends With Us' Became Public
Lively's team has accused Baldoni of using fake and "untraceable" social media accounts to spread negative stories about her.
Perez Hilton Talks ‘Ridiculous’ Blake Lively Subpoena Ahead Of Court Date
Sarah Orbanic (left) Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA (right)The explosive feud between actress Blake Lively and filmmaker Justin Baldoni over their movie "It Ends With Us" has taken yet another shocking turn. What started as a creative clash has spiraled into one of Hollywood's ugliest legal wars, now dragging celebrity blogger Perez Hilton straight into the courtroom spotlight. This Thursday, August 28, a Las Vegas federal court will he…
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