Blake Lively, who’s been keeping a low profile amid her legal issues with filmmaker Justin Baldoni, recently found her Instagram account flooded with explicit content. This unwelcome attack came at a particularly tense time, as she’s currently involved in a highly publicized legal dispute with her “It Ends With Us” co-star.
The Legal Drama Unfolds
In December 2024, Blake filed a lawsuit accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and launching a campaign to damage her reputation. The legal saga quickly escalated, with Baldoni countersuing for defamation and extortion, demanding a staggering $400 million. He also filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the New York Times over an article published in late December that covered the issue.
Instagram Spam Attack: The Details
Amid the legal turmoil, Blake’s Instagram became the target of spam, specifically pornographic posts that appeared in the tagged section of her account. At first, Blake didn’t notice the posts because they were hidden in the tags, a feature that allows others to tag her photos. It wasn’t until later that Blake realized the breach, after which she immediately updated her account’s security settings.
A representative from Meta condemned the attack, emphasizing that online harassment like this is unacceptable. They assured that the content violating Instagram’s policies had been removed and that further monitoring would continue. Blake’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, appears to have been unaffected, with no such posts appearing on his account.
The Legal Battle Intensifies
The ongoing lawsuit between Blake and Justin has become a high-stakes legal drama. Justin has also accused the New York Times of collaborating with Blake for months before the article was published, claiming they had planned to damage his reputation. His lawsuit now includes claims that the newspaper manipulated evidence to harm him.
Blake’s legal team has sought to dismiss Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit, and they’ve even requested that his lawyer, Bryan Freedman, be hit with a “gag order” to prevent public statements about the case.
What’s Next for Blake and Justin?
As the lawsuits continue to unfold, both sides are preparing for the next steps. The first court hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2025, where the pretrial conference will take place. There’s a trial set for March 2026, but it’s clear this legal battle is far from over.
Blake and Ryan remain focused on defending their names and pushing back against the ongoing accusations. The drama surrounding this case is still far from reaching a conclusion, with more legal twists likely to come.
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