Blake Lively's Hollywood Standing in Jeopardy Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

A Disney executive has reportedly stated that Blake Lively's career is "ruined" due to her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

"This lawsuit has ruined her in Hollywood," the insider, who claims to have worked with the "Gossip Girl" star, revealed in a recent article. The source further commented, "The truth is she was never that popular. She had a reputation for being difficult, one of those toxic people who always thinks she knows best."

At 38, Lively is facing significant backlash, with the executive asserting that she "made her bed and she can lie in it," adding that "people in Hollywood" are not "shedding tears over her." This sentiment reflects a growing concern about her future in the industry.

In December 2024, Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni for sexual harassment and retaliation, citing multiple alleged incidents during the filming of “It Ends With Us.” Baldoni has denied these allegations and countered with a $400 million lawsuit, which was dismissed in June.

While a judge dismissed Lively's sexual harassment claims, three allegations remain against Baldoni: retaliation, breach of contract, and aiding and abetting in retaliation. "We’re very pleased the Court dismissed all sexual harassment claims and every claim brought against the individual defendants," Baldoni's legal team stated.

In response, Lively's representatives indicated that the sexual harassment allegations would not proceed to court because they viewed Lively as an independent contractor rather than an employee. "Not because the defendants did nothing wrong," her lawyers clarified. "[Lively] looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this vicious form of online retaliation so that it becomes easier to detect and fight."

As both parties have been unable to reach a settlement, they are set to face off in court on May 18. The list of potential witnesses remains uncertain, but Taylor Swift's name has surfaced multiple times throughout the legal proceedings.