Blake Lively is getting strong support from her agency as her legal battle with Justin Baldoni moves towards trial despite a major setback in court.
A judge recently dismissed ten of Lively’s 13 sexual harassment claims against Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios executives. The judge said the case could not proceed because of jurisdictional issues related to her status as an independent contractor.
However, the case is far from over, her defamation and retaliation claims still remain and now form the core of the lawsuit.
With the trial scheduled to begin on May 18 in New York, talent agency WME has publicly expressed its support for Lively and praised her for taking the stand.
The agency said in a statement that it had shown “courage” and “determination” in pursuing the case. She praised the actress for remaining focused on accountability despite attempts to make a farce of the situation.
The lawsuit, initially filed in December 2024, accused Baldoni and his production company of misconduct related to his work it ends with us.
The high-profile trial could last up to a month, with both Lively and Baldoni expected to testify. Ryan Reynolds may also take the stand, while other potential witnesses are unconfirmed.
