Political commentator Candace Owens has made explosive allegations amid the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. On February 16, 2025, Owens claimed on Instagram that Lively’s team distributed HR complaints to tabloids to damage Baldoni’s reputation.
Owens stated that someone from Lively’s team attempted to circulate alleged HR complaints to major tabloids, including TMZ and The Daily Mail, but the outlets declined to publish them. After this failed attempt, Lively’s team approached independent journalists and TikTok creators to spread the claims.
Owens also posted images of the alleged HR complaints with redacted names and dates. She speculated that the documents might involve figures such as Jenny Slate and Isabel Ferrer, adding further intrigue to the controversy.
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— Colonel Kurtz -PopCulture/ Politics/ MarilynManson (@colonelkurtz99) February 16, 2025Lively’s Legal Battle with Baldoni Escalates
The allegations emerge during Lively’s ongoing lawsuit against Baldoni, in which her attorneys accuse Baldoni’s camp of a smear campaign against her. The legal battle has intensified, with telecom giants Verizon and AT&T recently subpoenaed to provide records relevant to the case.
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Adding to the media frenzy, Lively’s husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, made a cryptic remark during the SNL50 Special on February 16, 2025. When asked how he was doing, he quipped, “Great… why, what have you heard?” The joke and Lively’s visible reaction have heightened public curiosity surrounding the lawsuit. The case will be tried in May 2026.
