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 insider, who has reportedly worked with the actress in the past, suggested the industry isn’t “shedding tears” over her current legal troubles.
Speaking to Daily Mailthe source claimed that Gossip Girl star has “made her bed and she can lie in it,” while claiming she had a long-standing reputation for being difficult and believing she always knew best.
The fallout follows a lawsuit Lively filed in December 2024 accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation during their filming. It ends with us.
While Baldoni denied the allegations and even launched a $400 million countersuit that was thrown out in June, the legal road hasn’t been smooth sailing for Lively either.
A judge recently dismissed her sexual harassment charges, leaving only three claims to go forward: retaliation, breach of contract and aiding and abetting retaliation.
Baldoni’s legal team expressed their relief at the court’s decision, noting that they were grateful for the careful review of what they called “very serious allegations.”
Lively’s lawyers have pushed back against 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, insisting that it was “not because the defendants did nothing wrong.”
The actress is apparently looking forward to taking the stand to testify, hoping to use the trial to expose “vicious” forms of online retaliation.
Since both sides failed to reach a settlement, the couple must now meet in court on May 18.
The case has already attracted considerable attention, especially since Taylor Swift’s name has been mentioned several times during the initial legal stages.
While it remains 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.
