As Blake Lively prepares for her deposition date amid her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni, sources claim that Ryan Reynolds will not attend the proceedings. A fresh report revealed that Lively will be deposed by Baldoni’s team next Thursday. However, the session will only include Lively and her own legal representation. Although the exact location has not been disclosed, the session will reportedly take place in New York.
Blake Lively’s deposition date set in Justin Baldoni legal battle, ‘source’ claims
Blake Lively is bracing for her upcoming deposition date in her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni, but she will reportedly do it without her husband, Ryan Reynolds, by her side. An exclusive report from TMZ revealed that the “Gossip Girl” alum will attend the session next Thursday in New York. The tabloid’s insiders claimed that only Lively and her legal team would be present for the proceedings on July 17. A source with direct knowledge shared that Reynolds isn’t expected at the proceedings.
As per TMZ, Lively feels prepared and resolute, maintaining that “her story has never changed.” The deposition is a crucial step in the legal dispute, following a judge’s dismissal of Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit in June. Initially, the filmmaker’s team suggested they would amend the lawsuit. However, they recently stated they are “pursuing additional legal options that are available to us.”
Blake Lively’s legal battle against Justin Baldoni has been going on for seven months. The former filed her lawsuit in December, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment during the filming of “It Ends With Us.” She also claimed an alleged smear campaign was designed by her co-star and his company, Wayfarer Studios. However, Baldoni’s team has continually denied any wrongdoing.
The upcoming deposition is thus expected to be a major moment for Lively. It could play a pivotal role in how the dispute unfolds, especially considering Lively and Baldoni’s high-profile statuses. Though neither of the parties’ representatives has publicly commented on the latest developments, sources have confirmed that Reynolds will likely sit this session out.
