Wayfarer Studios Fights to Dismiss Lively's $500M Harassment Suit

In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing legal battle between director Justin Baldoni and actress Blake Lively, Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios have filed a motion for summary judgment to have Lively's $500 million sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit dismissed.

The lawsuit, filed by Lively in December 2024, alleges that Baldoni and his team engaged in a campaign of retaliation against her after she raised concerns about his misconduct. However, Baldoni's legal team argues that Lively "cannot show the behavior she disliked was caused by her sex or gender," a key requirement for sexual harassment claims.

Interestingly, the court has also granted Lively's motion to dismiss a separate lawsuit filed against her by digital "hire gun" Jed Wallace, who was part of Baldoni's crisis communications team. This marks a victory for Lively, as all of the retaliatory lawsuits filed against her by Baldoni and his associates have now been dismissed.

As the high-profile feud continues to unfold, the two parties are set to face off in a trial scheduled for March 2026 in New York. With a star-studded list of potential witnesses, including the likes of Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman, the case is sure to captivate the entertainment industry in the months to come.