Blake Lively is no stranger to spotlight moments, whether lighting up screens, red carpets, or Instagram timelines. From quick-witted banter with husband Ryan Reynolds to starring roles in Hollywood hits, she has mastered the art of commanding attention. But sometimes, the stage is not made of glitter but gavel strikes. And in her latest act, Lively finds herself stepping out from legal shadows and into a louder, more purposeful light.

Hollywood’s carpets may shine, but it is in courtroom victories that Lively is now making her boldest statements, and she is not staying silent.

Blake Lively dramatically broke her silence following the dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s eye-popping $400 million lawsuit against her and husband Ryan Reynolds. Posting to her Instagram Stories on June 9, Lively revealed how deeply shaken she was by what she described as a “retaliatory lawsuit.” Still, her message was not just personal, it was political. She stood firm with 19 advocacy organizations for women’s rights, highlighting how victory for her does not mean the war is over for others.

Instead of slipping into post-lawsuit relief, Blake Lively used her platform to channel attention toward women who face similar battles without celebrity-level resources. “While the suit against me was defeated, so many don’t have the resources to fight back,” she wrote. She did not stop there—Lively pointed fans to advocacy groups like the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the National Organization for Women, reminding everyone that this moment goes far beyond her feed.

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While Blake Lively turned her legal win into a rallying cry, the courtroom drama had all the makings of a Hollywood script—twists, allegations, and a star-studded cast of defendants.

The legal saga began in late 2024 when Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of fostering a toxic work environment during the filming of It Ends With Us, including allegations of inappropriate conduct. Baldoni denied everything and countersued Lively, Ryan Reynolds, publicist Leslie Sloane, and The New York Times. On June 9, Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed most of Baldoni’s claims, defamation included, while allowing room for minimal amendments.

Following the ruling, Blake Lively’s legal team labeled it a “total victory and complete vindication.” Insiders shared with US Weekly that the couple felt immense “relief” and clarity. But Lively was not content with quiet triumph. “Blake is feeling a sense of pride that she continued to use her voice and stand strong,” said the source. In her closing note, Lively promised to “never stop appreciating or advocating” for women, her message echoing beyond the courtroom walls.

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