Blake Lively was all smiles Monday night at the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner in New York City, just hours after a major legal win in court. The 37-year-old actress exuded confidence and joy following the dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against her.
Lively turned heads in a chic white crochet dress, styled with a vintage denim jacket, Christian Louboutin heels, and a distinctive Chanel scarab handbag. She completed her look with Chanel jewelry, including a statement ring and earrings, effortlessly blending elegance with playful charm.
Earlier that day, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled in favor of Lively, dismissing Baldoni’s defamation and libel claims, as well as those against her husband Ryan Reynolds and publicist Leslie Sloane. The judge determined that Lively’s statements, made in a complaint to the California Civil Rights Department, were legally protected and that Baldoni — best known for Jane the Virgin — and his company Wayfarer Studios failed to present adequate evidence to support their case.
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The legal dispute originated in late 2024 when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the production of It Ends With Us. Baldoni denied the claims and responded with a countersuit in January, seeking hundreds of millions in damages.
Lively’s legal team welcomed the dismissal and announced plans to pursue legal fees and damages from Baldoni, calling the lawsuit “abusive litigation.” Taking to her Instagram Story, Lively reaffirmed her commitment to standing up for women’s rights and pushing back against retaliatory legal tactics used to silence survivors.
Supporters have praised the ruling as a significant step forward in protecting women who come forward with allegations of misconduct. For Lively, it was not just a legal victory — but a moment to celebrate strength, resilience, and justice.
