Blake Lively has postponed her court deposition by two weeks amid her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni and following a pivotal new court decision.
The actress has delayed her much-anticipated deposition in the legal battle with Justin Baldoni after a key ruling by the judge overseeing the case. According to official documents obtained by US media outlets, the new date has been set for 31 July—two weeks later than initially scheduled.
The postponement comes at a sensitive stage in the proceedings, following the dismissal—on jurisdictional grounds—of a separate lawsuit Lively had filed against Jed Wallace, a Texas-based publicist. Wallace, who previously ran a crisis management firm, was accused by Lively of taking part in a smear campaign allegedly funded by Baldoni’s PR team. Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled that New York lacked jurisdiction over Wallace but left the door open for Lively to refile the case in a different jurisdiction before 31 July.
Sources close to the matter indicate that both parties requested additional time in light of the judge’s ruling, which led to the rescheduling of Lively’s deposition. It is set to take place at a confidential location, under a protective order issued just days prior, in order to safeguard the actress’s privacy throughout the proceedings.
In an official statement, representatives for Lively said they respected the court’s decision but emphasised that it concerned procedural matters only and did not affect the substance of the allegations. They also noted that they are considering all legal avenues to hold Wallace accountable for his alleged role in a retaliatory campaign coordinated by Baldoni and his associates.
The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni escalated following allegations made by the actress in December 2024, in which she accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni has denied all accusations and in turn filed counterclaims for extortion and defamation against Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. However, those counterclaims were dismissed in June 2025, and his legal team opted not to refile them.
Both actors, along with their respective legal teams, have confirmed their intention to testify at the trial, which is scheduled for March 2026 in New York City. The case continues to attract significant media and legal attention, not only due to the high-profile nature of those involved but also because of its potential implications for future legal disputes within the entertainment industry.
