The book’s author, Colleen Hoover, and actress Jenny Slate are among the witnesses heard in the harassment lawsuit filed by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni
The legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldonistars of the adaptation of This Is How It Endsreached a new stage with the conclusion of the testimonial phase. According to magazine sources PEOPLEkey figures linked to the production testified, including the book’s author, Colleen Hooverand the actresses Jenny Slate (who plays the sister of Baldoni in the film) and Isabela Ferrer (who lives the young version of Lively).
Both Lively38, how much Baldoni41, have already given their statements. In addition to them, team members from both sides were interviewed, including publicists, agents and even a former agent. Baldoni, Danny Greenbergwhich described what it called “extortion-like behavior” by Lively during filming — an allegation he later clarified was not a criminal charge.
Despite speculation, sources confirmed that high-profile names close to Lively They were not called to testify. The actress’s husband, Ryan Reynoldswas not heard, as was his longtime friend, the singer Taylor Swift. Reynolds had been included in the defamation lawsuit filed by Baldoni against Livelybut a judge dismissed the charges in June.
The conflict began in December 2024, when Lively formally accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the production of the film, an allegation that the actor and director vehemently denies. With the evidence collection phase officially closed on October 10th, the next hearing in the case is scheduled for December 16th. The main trial is still scheduled for March 2026.
SOURCE: PEOPLE
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