Lively’s legal battle with Baldoni began in December 2024 when she filed a sexual harassment complaint against the “It Ends with Us” director and co-star, alleging misconduct on set. In the complaint, Lively claimed that Baldoni made her feel “uncomfortable” during production and accused him of launching a smear campaign to damage her reputation after she raised concerns.

On December 31, 2024, Lively escalated the situation by filing a formal lawsuit against Baldoni in New York Federal Court, citing allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, invasion of privacy, infliction of emotional distress, and lost wages.

As the legal battle continues, it seems that Blake Lively isn’t letting the drama affect her.

The “Gossip Girl” alum was all smiles in a recent selfie shared on Reynolds’ Instagram Stories, signaling that she remains in good spirits despite the high-profile lawsuit.

According to PEOPLE Magazine, Lively is working to maintain a sense of normalcy and focusing on her role as a mother while navigating the legal drama. “Blake is surprisingly calm and just tries to focus on family life,” an insider told the outlet. “She’s in constant contact with her team, but she sees the whole lawsuit drama as a necessary bump. She’s not letting it take away from her main focus, which is her children.”

Lively and Reynolds, who have been married since 2012, share four children, daughters James, 10, Inez, 8, and Betty, 5, as well as their youngest, 1-year-old son Olin. The couple has remained tight knit throughout the controversy, with Reynolds offering his unwavering support for his wife.

The “It Ends with Us” adaptation, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, became an unexpected box office success, grossing $351 million on a modest $25 million budget. The film, which explores themes of domestic violence and emotional abuse, captivated audiences worldwide.

Meanwhile, Lively’s legal team has painted a very different picture, alleging misconduct and discomfort during production.

The legal tensions escalated further last month, with a trial date officially set for March 9, 2026. Judge Lewis J. Liman, overseeing the case, expedited an initial conference from mid-February to next week, citing the rising tensions between Lively and Baldoni in court and the public sphere.

Adding to the controversy, leaked behind-the-scenes footage from the film surfaced, seemingly contradicting Lively’s claims. In one clip, Lively can be heard joking, “I’m probably getting spray tan on you,” to which Baldoni laughs and responds, “It smells good.” Baldoni’s legal team argues that the video undermines Lively’s accusations and presents the interactions as lighthearted rather than inappropriate.

Further complicating matters, Baldoni has filed a countersuit against Lively, alleging defamation and misconduct. His legal team claims that Lively made disparaging remarks about his appearance, including suggesting he consider plastic surgery for his nose.

Additional behind-the-scenes footage appears to show Lively making playful comments about Baldoni’s nose, which his team argues demonstrates that their interactions were far from hostile.

Baldoni officially launched his website last weekend, aimed at providing a detailed account of his ongoing legal dispute with co-star Lively. The site, which Baldoni claims presents newly uncovered evidence, seeks to counter Lively’s accusations and shed light on what he describes as the real story behind the lawsuit.

The website features two key sections. The first, The Amended Complaint, is the full legal document filed by Baldoni and his studio against Lively and Reynolds, alleging defamation, extortion, and false allegations. The second section, The Case Timeline, offers a chronological breakdown of significant events, including Baldoni’s acquisition of the rights to “It Ends with Us” and the developments leading up to Lively’s accusations.

As the lawsuit unfolds, the once-celebrated collaboration between Lively and Baldoni has taken a sharp turn, with both sides presenting conflicting narratives.

With the court date now set, Hollywood and fans alike will be watching closely to see how this high-profile legal drama plays out.