Concise Timeline of the Dispute

December 20, 2024 – Lively Files CRD Complaint

Blake Lively files a California Civil Rights Department (CRD) complaint against Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and several associates, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, and a coordinated smear campaign against her. Crisis PR expert Jed Wallace and his firm Street Relations are among those named.

December 21, 2024 – NYT Publishes Smear Campaign Report

The New York Times publishes an exposé detailing alleged retaliation against Lively, citing internal messages from Baldoni’s team. The story gains widespread media attention, and Baldoni’s talent agency WME drops him.

December 23-24, 2024 – Fallout and Legal Moves

• Lively receives public support from her It Ends With Us co-stars and Hollywood figures, including Colleen Hoover and Jenny Slate.
• Baldoni’s former publicist, Stephanie Jones, sues him, Wayfarer, and associates, alleging they conspired against her.

December 31, 2024 – Double Lawsuits Filed

• Baldoni, Wayfarer, and others sue The New York Times for defamation, accusing the publication of spreading Lively’s “false narrative.”
• Lively files a federal lawsuit against Baldoni, Wayfarer, and associates, officially escalating her allegations into a courtroom battle.

January 2, 2025 – Baldoni’s Lawyer Threatens More Lawsuits

Baldoni’s legal team announces they plan to sue Lively directly, alleging she orchestrated a defamatory campaign.

January 16, 2025 – Baldoni Countersues Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Baldoni, Wayfarer, and their PR team sue Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist for $400 million, claiming they conspired to ruin his career.

February 5, 2025 – Wallace Sues Lively for Defamation

Jed Wallace and Street Relations sue Lively for defamation, seeking $6 million in damages. He argues that being named in her CRD complaint led to false media reports linking him to misconduct.

March 9, 2026 – Trial Set for Lively v. Baldoni

A court date is set for 2026, ensuring the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni will continue for the foreseeable future.

This ongoing case is shaping up to be one of Hollywood’s biggest legal showdowns. Stay tuned for more updates.