A Disney executive has reportedly claimed that Blake Lively’s Hollywood career is “ruined” as she prepares for a high-stakes court battle with her former co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.
The source, who reportedly previously worked with the actress, suggested that the industry is not “shedding tears” over her current legal troubles.
Talking to him daily mailThe source stated that the Gossip Girl The star “has made his bed and can lie in it,” while claiming he had a long-standing reputation for being difficult and thinking he always knew best.
The fallout follows a lawsuit Lively filed in December 2024, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation during the time of filming. Finish with us.
While Baldoni denied the claims and even launched a $400 million countersuit, which was dismissed in June, the legal path hasn’t been easy for Lively either.
A judge recently dismissed her sexual harassment allegations, leaving only three claims to move forward: retaliation, breach of contract and aiding and abetting retaliation.
Baldoni’s legal team expressed relief at the court’s decision and said they were grateful for the careful review of what they called “very serious allegations.”
Lively’s lawyers have rejected the idea that the dismissal of the harassment claims was a victory for Baldoni.
They argued that the court’s decision was based on Lively being considered an independent contractor rather than an employee, and insisted that “it was not because the defendants had done nothing wrong.”
The actress is reportedly eager to take the stand to testify, hoping to use the trial to expose “vicious” forms of online retaliation.
Since both sides failed to reach an agreement, the couple will now face each other in court on May 18.
The process has already attracted a lot of attention, especially since Taylor Swift’s name has been mentioned several times during the preliminary legal stages.
While it’s still unclear who will ultimately be called to testify, the industry is watching closely to see if the Disney executive’s harsh assessment of Lively’s professional future holds true as the trial begins.
