- Blake Lively faces $7M lawsuit amid smear campaign allegations by Jed Wallace, Wallace claims Lively’s accusations caused reputational harm and financial loss.
- Lively alleges Wallace “weaponized a digital army” for retaliation.
- Her legal team calls the lawsuit a retaliatory publicity stunt.
- The case stems from ongoing disputes tied to “It Ends With Us”.
Blake Lively is currently facing a $7 million defamation lawsuit from Jed Wallace, a crisis publicist based in Texas and the owner of Street Relations.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas, arises from allegations made by Lively during her legal dispute with her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.
Lively accused Baldoni and his PR team of orchestrating a smear campaign against her, claiming that Wallace “weaponized a digital army” to tarnish her reputation through coordinated online efforts. Wallace has denied these allegations, stating that neither he nor his firm was involved in any such smear campaign or harassment.
In his lawsuit, Wallace contends that Lively’s claims have caused him significant reputational damage, emotional distress, and financial losses exceeding $1 million. He is also seeking a court ruling to confirm that he did not engage in any wrongdoing.
The lawsuit points out that Lively’s team has failed to provide evidence to back up the allegations against Wallace, even retracting a request for his deposition earlier this week. Wallace’s legal team has characterized Lively’s actions as defamatory and malicious, asserting that she was aware of no facts to support her claims against him or his company.
This legal battle is part of a larger conflict involving Lively and Baldoni. In December 2024, Lively filed a complaint accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment during the filming of It Ends With Us and claimed that his team retaliated by launching a smear campaign against her.
Baldoni has denied these accusations and has countersued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion, seeking $400 million in damages. Both parties have accused each other of trying to manipulate public perception through media narratives.
Lively’s legal team has dismissed Wallace’s lawsuit as a retaliatory publicity stunt intended to silence her claims of harassment and retaliation. They have stated that they believe the lawsuit will ultimately be dismissed but are prepared to hold Wallace accountable in federal court.
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Last Updated on February 6, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
