Blake Lively’s Bold Red Carpet Move—Defying a $400M Lawsuit in Style!

Blake Lively is proving that personal challenges won’t overshadow her professional commitments. Despite her ongoing legal battle with former It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, the actress embraced the spotlight at the premiere of her new film, Another Simple Favor, at the SXSW Festival this past weekend. Taking to Instagram to share her appreciation, Lively expressed gratitude for the warm reception from fans as she navigates the complexities of her legal dispute.

On Tuesday, Lively shared a series of photos from the star-studded event, which included shots of herself alongside co-stars Anna Kendrick and Michele Morrone. The actress captioned the post, “Watching @asimplefavor opening night @sxsw felt like a rock concert,” followed by, “Thank you to the very best audience. Texas turns it out.” She continued, “Making this movie was already the gift, every element of it,” and concluded with heartfelt thanks to the Austin crowd: “To share it with you all and feel the love returned to us was the best feeling. Thank you for having us Austin.”

Lively’s presence at the premiere came just a few months after she filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment during the filming of their 2024 romantic movie It Ends With Us. Additionally, Lively alleged that Baldoni and others orchestrated a smear campaign aimed at damaging her career. Baldoni has denied these accusations, filing a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds.

At the glamorous red carpet event at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, onlookers observed that Lively appeared “unbothered” despite the ongoing legal tension. The actress turned heads in a stunning pink latex gown by Renée Masoomian, styled with her signature long blonde hair in a half-up, half-down style. Her poised and confident demeanor at the premiere reinforced her determination to keep her professional life on track.

Lively’s ability to remain focused on her career while dealing with the personal drama surrounding the lawsuit reflects her resilience. Even as she faces legal hurdles, she remains deeply committed to her craft, embracing the opportunity to share Another Simple Favor with her fans. As she continues promoting the film, Lively is doing so with the support of her loved ones and a clear focus on the positive aspects of her life and career.