Blake Lively Set for July 17 Deposition in Legal Battle With Baldoni

The legal showdown between actress Blake Lively and It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni is intensifying, as a court filing has confirmed that Lively is scheduled to give her deposition on July 17.

According to documents filed in New York on July 2, Lively’s deposition date was revealed in a motion submitted by attorneys representing publicists affiliated with Baldoni. Although the publicists are not named as parties in the case, they had been subpoenaed by Lively’s legal team as part of the ongoing discovery process.

The publicists, through their legal counsel, requested an additional week to compile and produce relevant documents. As part of their motion, they included an email dated July 2 confirming Lively’s deposition date: “…Lively’s deposition is set for July 17.”

The legal dispute, currently in its discovery phase, is set to go to trial in March 2026. The proceedings are being closely watched due to the high-profile names involved and the serious nature of the allegations.

Lively, 37, has accused Baldoni, 41, of sexual harassment and retaliation during the production of It Ends With Us, a film adaptation of the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. Baldoni has vehemently denied all accusations and has maintained that his conduct was professional throughout.

In response to Lively’s claims, Baldoni filed counterclaims alleging defamation and extortion by both Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. However, those counterclaims were dismissed by U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman earlier this year. Baldoni’s legal team chose not to amend or refile the dismissed claims, a decision that suggests a narrowed focus as the case moves forward.

The deposition of Lively marks a key moment in the discovery phase, where both sides are gathering testimony and evidence in preparation for trial. As the legal teams build their respective cases, depositions from high-profile individuals like Lively will likely play a pivotal role in how the courtroom battle unfolds.

While neither party has publicly commented in recent weeks, the legal filings continue to reveal the complexity and intensity of the dispute. With the March 2026 trial date approaching, further developments—including potential additional depositions and pretrial motions—are expected in the coming months.

For now, all eyes are on the July 17 deposition, which may provide crucial insights into the claims and defenses at the heart of this high-stakes legal drama.