Disney executives have claimed that Blake Lively’s career has been “ruined” following the lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, according to reports.
“This lawsuit has ruined her in Hollywood,” a source who allegedly worked with the Gossip Girl alum told the Daily Mail in an article published Saturday.
“The truth is, she was never that popular. She had a reputation for being difficult and was always one of those toxic people who thought she knew best,” the source added.
The executive said Lively, 38, “can make her bed and lie there,” and insisted that “people in Hollywood” were not “crying over her.”
Representatives for the actress and Disney could not be reached for comment to Page Six.
In December 2024, Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and retaliation, citing several incidents that occurred on the set of It Ends With Us.
Baldoni denied his co-star’s claims and responded with a $400 million countersuit, which was ultimately dismissed in June.
However, the judge dismissed Lively’s sexual harassment allegations, leaving only three claims against the director, including retaliation, breach of contract, and aiding and abetting retaliation.
“We are very pleased that the court dismissed all sexual harassment claims and all claims brought against the individual defendants,” Baldoni’s lawyers said in a statement.
“These are very serious allegations, and we appreciate the court’s careful consideration of the facts, the law, and the extensive evidence provided,” the attorney continued.
In a separate statement, Lively’s team argued that the sexual harassment allegations will not go to court because the company considers Lively an independent contractor rather than an employee.
“This is not because the defendant did nothing wrong,” the lawyers said. “(Lively) looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this vicious online retaliation, making it easier to discover and fight.”
Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni were unable to reach a settlement agreement, and the two will face off in court on May 18th.
It’s unclear who will testify in court, but Taylor Swift’s name has been mentioned in court proceedings several times.
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