Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Courtroom clash heats up with live-stream showdown proposal

What started as a serious legal matter has now taken a theatrical turn. In a move that sounds more Hollywood than a courtroom, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has proposed an eyebrow-raising idea—he wants Blake Lively’s testimony to be broadcast live from none other than Madison Square Garden.“If Blake truly wants her testimony heard by the world, let’s put it on the biggest stage possible and raise money for survivors of domestic violence,” Freedman told TMZ, doubling down on the public nature of the lawsuit.The statement was made after Lively’s legal representatives confirmed she’s prepared to take the stand if her lawsuit moves forward. The case revolves around claims of sexual harassment and alleged retaliation during the filming of It Ends With Us. Lively accuses Baldoni of inappropriate behaviour on set and claims she faced backlash for speaking out.However, sources close to the Gossip Girl star weren’t amused by the idea of turning a deeply personal trial into a media circus. They shot down the live-stream suggestion, calling it a tasteless stunt that undermines the gravity of the allegations.Lively’s attorneys, Esra Hudson and Mike Gottlieb, reaffirmed their client's commitment to seeking justice through the proper legal channels. “This isn’t about showmanship,” they said. “This is about Blake’s right to speak up about harassment and the consequences she faced for doing so.”Meanwhile, Baldoni maintains his innocence and has escalated the legal drama by filing a $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist. His lawsuit alleges defamation and civil extortion, claiming the accusations have severely damaged his reputation.The high-profile case is set to go to trial in March 2026 in New York City. With two A-list names, serious allegations, and now a headline-grabbing challenge, the courtroom showdown has captured Hollywood’s full attention—and the drama is just getting started.