Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 11, 2025 · Entertainment

Blake Lively's Strategic Win: Inside Hollywood’s Latest Feud

Blake Lively has filed a complaint claiming Baldoni sexually harassed her during the making of the movie It Ends With Us

BLAKE LIVELY'S BESTIE BLOWOUT!

In a shocking turn of events, Blake Lively's world has been turned upside down - and we're not just talking about her stunning good looks! The embattled actress has reportedly ended things with fellow A-lister Taylor Swift after threatening to leak private texts unless Swift backed her up in an ongoing feud with co-star Justin Baldoni.

But, as they say in Hollywood, "when one door closes, another opens" - and for Lively, that door led straight to the doorstep of none other than Salma Hayek! The duo was spotted giggling and having a blast at the RH Rooftop Restaurant in New York's Meatpacking district, leaving little doubt about their budding BFF status.

Now, her new friendship with Salma Hayek (centre) is now the talk of Tinseltown, after US District Court judge Lewis Liman’s sensational dismissal of the £400million defamation lawsuit filed by Baldoni against Lively

AUNT SALMA TO THE RESCUE!

Hayek gushed about her new bestie to thescholarlynote.com at the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party in New York. "I got a chance to go play with them," she cooed. "They got to see their tía (aunt) Salma... and they can also speak some Spanish!" The message was clear: Lively's got a new bestie - and it's not Taylor Swift!

JUSTICE SERVED!

US District Court judge Lewis Liman, right, a graduate of both the London School of Economics and Yale Law School, is the brother of Doug Liman, left, a major Hollywood director

Meanwhile, Lively's legal team is celebrating a major victory after US District Court judge Lewis Liman dismissed Baldoni's £400million defamation lawsuit against her. Judge Liman ruled that Lively's claims of sexual harassment are protected speech and therefore exempt from libel claims.

In a stunning twist, the judge also tossed out Baldoni's claim that Lively threatened not to promote their film unless he backed down. It seems the cat is officially out of the bag - or should we say, the drama has been exposed for all to see?

HOLLYWOOD INSIDERS WEIGH IN!

One Hollywood insider told thescholarlynote.com: "While the judgment came as a surprise to many, it's not an unfair decision. The connections are there - but then I guess it is Hollywood after all, and everyone knows everyone!"

THE BATTLE FOR HOLLYWOOD SUPREMACY!

So, what's next for these A-listers? Lively's legal team is now seeking damages and legal fees, while Baldoni has vowed to "revised" his lawsuit. Will this drama continue to unfold, or will Lively's new bestie Hayek help her navigate the choppy waters of Hollywood politics?

Stay tuned, folks - it's going to be a wild ride!