Blake Lively steps out in red leather amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit drama

Blake Lively turned heads in a red leather look in NYC, unfazed by her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively appeared unbothered by her ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni as she stepped out in New York City on Monday.

The 38-year-old actress was photographed smiling confidently while wearing a striking red leather corseted ensemble paired with mauve stiletto heels.

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Lively’s bold look, which included a pleated skirt, long-sleeve collared top, and a red Chanel handbag, came just a day after reports emerged that several of her co-stars had been deposed in connection with her lawsuit against Baldoni. Among those questioned were actresses Jenny Slate and Isabela Ferrer, along with author Colleen Hoover, whose bestselling novel inspired the 2024 film.

According to People, Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, retaliatory conduct, and emotional distress during production. Her publicist Leslie Sloane, agent Warren Zavala, and on-set makeup artist Vivian Baker have also participated in depositions.

Meanwhile, Baldoni’s former agent Danny Greenberg reportedly described Lively’s behavior during production as “extortion-like” in a deposition obtained by the Daily Mail. He later clarified that the term referred to creative tension between Wayfarer Studios and Sony, not criminal behavior.

Neither Lively’s husband Ryan Reynolds nor her former friend Taylor Swift were among those deposed.

Despite the controversy, It Ends With Us—released in August 2024—proved to be a box office hit, grossing over $350 million worldwide. Both Lively and Baldoni have denied the allegations made against them, as the high-profile legal dispute continues to unfold.