Blake Lively Drops Emotional Distress Claim in Lawsuit with Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively Drops Emotional Distress Claim In Lawsuit With Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively just made a surprise move in court—and it’s turning heads.

The Hollywood star has officially dropped her emotional distress claim in the lawsuit involving actor-director Justin Baldoni. This sudden reversal comes after Baldoni’s legal team pushed for access to Lively’s medical records, according to Variety.

Yep, things just got that real.

Lively’s attorneys filed a notice saying she’s no longer pursuing damages for “emotional distress, mental anguish, fear, or anxiety.” Why the change of heart? Well, court documents show this move likely sidesteps a potentially messy disclosure of her private medical history—something Baldoni’s camp was ready to dig into as part of their defense.

According to Variety, the paperwork was filed late last week, signaling Lively’s shift in legal strategy.

While she’s dropping that part of her claim, the rest of the lawsuit still stands. The court battle isn’t over—it’s just lost one emotional charge.

The dispute stems from an incident involving both stars on a production project that has since become more legal drama than box-office hit. Lively initially claimed the situation caused serious psychological harm. But with Baldoni’s lawyers pressing for documentation—think therapy notes, doctor visits, the works—she’s decided it’s not worth the trade.

It’s not uncommon for plaintiffs to back off these kinds of claims when the defense starts poking around in personal files. It’s a classic legal chess move—protect your privacy, tighten your case.

Neither Lively nor Baldoni has commented publicly on this update. But with both A-listers keeping their lips sealed, it’s the court filings that are doing all the talking.

And the story’s far from over.