Blake Lively's Legal Battle: Friendship Tested, Radiance Undiminished

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Blake Lively has been at the center of significant legal developments in her ongoing battle with "It Ends with Us" co-star Justin Baldoni. Most notably, Baldoni has withdrawn his subpoena against Taylor Swift, which had been part of his legal strategy in the harassment case. People magazine reports that Lively's team celebrated this development, stating they were "pleased" by Baldoni's decision to withdraw the "harassing subpoenas" directed at Swift and her law firm.

The legal situation appears to have strained Lively's friendship with Swift. Sources indicated to Us Weekly that while "Blake apologized to Taylor after they spoke" and "Taylor still views Blake as a friend," things remain "challenging until the lawsuit is settled." The case continues to evolve, with advocacy groups reportedly backing Lively in this legal fight according to the Los Angeles Times.

In a rare public appearance, Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds attended the premiere of her new film "Another Simple Favor" in New York City on April 27. Marie Claire UK described her looking "especially radiant" on the red carpet, wearing a "Disney princess-worthy dress in pastel, silvery mint by Tamara Ralph." For the after-party, she changed into an all-yellow outfit featuring a butter yellow t-shirt with a silk skirt and belt by Sergio Hudson.

The couple was noticeably absent from the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, where Lively has historically made memorable appearances. InStyle confirmed this absence wasn't unexpected, noting "Blake and Ryan haven't gone since 2022, when they were co-chairs." A source told Us Weekly, "She's not a Kardashian that goes every year."

On the professional front, Lively received praise for "Another Simple Favor," which premiered at SXSW 2025. Her business venture Betty Buzz continues to thrive with expansion plans in the works.

The couple has been spending more time at their $6 million farm in upstate New York, seemingly retreating from the Hollywood spotlight amid the ongoing legal turmoil that has dominated headlines since late 2024. The trial date for the Baldoni case has been scheduled for March 2026.

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