The ongoing legal dispute between Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken a troubling turn, as Lively has officially sought a protection order in response to increasing threats of violence.
The 37-year-old actress and her legal team have petitioned the court to enhance security measures for her and her loved ones, citing a surge in hostile and alarming messages.
Tensions between the two actors have been steadily mounting since December last year, when Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, her co-star and director in It Ends With Us. The legal clash intensified when Baldoni responded with a counter lawsuit, alleging defamation and reputational harm. What began as a professional dispute has now spiraled into a highly publicized legal battle that has drawn in their public relations teams, production companies, and fans worldwide.
As media coverage of the case continues to grow, Lively’s legal representatives have returned to court to advocate for further protective measures. The actress’s team argues that the relentless scrutiny and inflammatory rhetoric surrounding the case have exposed her, her family, and others involved to heightened security risks.
To mitigate the sensationalism surrounding the case, her lawyer has proposed that certain case details remain classified and accessible only to legal representatives. This request, detailed in a letter to Judge Lewis J. Liman, seeks to limit the spread of confidential information that could exacerbate tensions or invite further threats. The letter defines such details as “highly confidential and personal, sensitive, or proprietary nature that the revelation of such is likely to cause a competitive, business, commercial, financial, personal or privacy injury.”
Furthermore, the legal filing highlights the serious nature of the threats Lively has received, describing them as “violent, profane, sexist, and threatening.” Given the high-profile nature of those involved, the letter emphasizes the necessity of confidentiality and enhanced security precautions.
As the legal proceedings continue, it appears that this battle is far from over. With the trial not set to begin until March 2026, both parties may face more challenges ahead as they navigate the complexities of this high-stakes legal confrontation.