Blake Lively’s deposition in her ongoing legal battle against Justin Baldoni has been postponed, as confirmed by Us Weekly. Initially scheduled for July 17, 2025, in New York City, the deposition will now take place on July 31. The delay was mutually agreed upon by both parties after social media expert Jed Wallace was dismissed from the case earlier that day due to jurisdictional issues.
The dismissal of Wallace, which occurred without prejudice, allows Lively the option to refile by July 30. Both Lively and Baldoni’s legal teams require additional time to review the complaint, which may affect the deposition’s proceedings.
A representative for Lively stated, “Ms. Lively respects the Court’s decision, which has nothing to do with the merits of her allegations about Mr. Wallace’s role in the smear campaign and relates solely to the procedural question of whether he is subject to jurisdiction in New York or elsewhere. We are currently evaluating our numerous options for holding Mr. Wallace accountable for the pivotal role he served in the retaliatory effort that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties paid him at least tens of thousands of dollars a month to perform.”
In a related note, Lively is set to testify during the trial against Baldoni. Her attorney, Mike Gottlieb, emphasized the importance of the trial as a platform for Lively to present her story. “The ultimate moment for a plaintiff’s story to be told is at trial,” he stated.
Baldoni’s legal team has previously accused Lively of attempting to leverage her celebrity status to influence the deposition process. They asserted that, as defendants, the Wayfarer Parties are entitled to depose Lively to gather evidence crucial to their defense, including selecting the deposition’s location.
The legal entanglement between Lively and Baldoni began in December 2024, when Lively filed a lawsuit against her former co-star and director, alleging sexual harassment, the creation of a hostile work environment, and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni has denied all allegations and has countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane, claiming civil extortion and defamation. All parties have denied these claims. In June, Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, and Sloane.
Following the judge’s ruling, Lively’s legal team expressed satisfaction, stating, “Today’s opinion is a total victory and a complete vindication for Blake Lively, along with those that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties dragged into their retaliatory lawsuit.” They further described Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit as a “sham” and indicated plans to pursue attorneys’ fees, treble damages, and punitive damages against Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties.
Despite the recent legal victories for Lively, Baldoni’s team remains resolute. After the dismissal of his lawsuit, Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, reaffirmed their commitment to fighting Lively’s claims, stating, “The Court’s decision on the motion to dismiss has no effect whatsoever on the truth that there was no harassment nor any smear campaign.”
As it stands, the legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is far from over, with a trial scheduled for March 2026. Fans and observers alike will be watching closely as this high-profile case unfolds.