Blake Lively's Legal Showdown: Deposition Set, Wayfarer Shut Down, and a United Family Front

Blake Lively BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. Blake Lively is back in the headlines this week, making waves in both Hollywood and the legal world. According to People magazine, she is scheduled to be deposed by Justin Baldoni’s legal team on July 17, a pivotal development in their ongoing and highly publicized legal battle. Lively, 37, accused Baldoni, her "It Ends With Us" director and co-star, of sexual harassment and retaliation—a claim Baldoni has denied. His countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds was dismissed in June, and both parties are now preparing for a trial set for March 2026 in New York. Baldoni’s legal team, as reported on TMZ Live, has stated they intend to rigorously test the consistency of Lively’s testimony with video footage and digital correspondence from the production. Lively’s lawyer insists she is ready and resolved to speak her truth at trial, standing for the rights and dignity of women in the industry. The legal saga has had ripple effects beyond the courtroom. The Economic Times revealed that philanthropist Steve Sarowitz was compelled to shut down the Wayfarer Foundation after his family received threats referencing Lively’s lawsuit against Sarowitz, Baldoni, and Wayfarer Studios. The sudden closure of Wayfarer Foundation is sending shockwaves through the nonprofit world as grantees scramble to adjust to the loss of a major supporter. Amid all this, Lively is still making time for family and business. As Parade reported, she made a rare public appearance with her niece Kate Johnson at the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner in New York City, stunning onlookers with their uncanny resemblance and shared sense of style. Despite her efforts to shield her own children from the spotlight, Lively appears happy to support and celebrate with her extended family at high-profile events. On the business front, Us Weekly highlighted Lively’s gratitude for the support of her husband, Ryan Reynolds, during the launch of the latest products for her beauty brand, Blake Brown. She took to Instagram to praise Reynolds as her “favorite fan,” and he reciprocated by promoting her brand on his own social media, reinforcing the couple’s united front in both personal and entrepreneurial ventures. While Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds notably skipped this year’s Met Gala, as reported by Parade, the couple has otherwise remained frequently mentioned in pop culture circles, with fans and commentators dissecting their public appearances and business moves. Social media chatter, such as the recent Instagram reel by Dana Bowling, continues to speculate about the motivations behind Lively’s legal strategy, but no major new revelations have arisen outside verified news reports. As the countdown to her July 17 deposition continues, all eyes remain firmly on Lively, whose battle on multiple fronts could prove consequential for both her professional legacy and the broader conversation about power in Hollywood. Get the best This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.