Blake Lively is urging a judge to allow a jury to hear alleged comments about her weight made by her co-star Justin Baldoni, arguing they are crucial evidence in their escalating legal feud.
According to exclusive court documents, the actress has formally opposed Baldoni's motion to exclude certain evidence from their upcoming trial. Lively contends that remarks Baldoni allegedly made regarding her weight are "completely relevant" and provide essential context for her claims of retaliation.
At the heart of the dispute is an incident that occurred during the filming of the movie It Ends With Us. Lively's lawsuit alleges that Baldoni, citing back problems, contacted her personal trainer ahead of a scene requiring him to lift her, specifically to inquire about her weight. The actress took significant issue with this action.
"The information provides necessary context for evaluating the claim that he retaliated against her," Lively's legal filing states, emphasizing why the jury must consider the weight-related comments.
The trial, which pits the former co-stars against each other, is scheduled to begin in May. What started as an on-set disagreement has spiraled into a series of lawsuits, transforming their professional relationship into a bitter courtroom battle. Lively's latest legal maneuver underscores her determination to present what she views as a key piece of the narrative to the deciding jury.