Justin Baldoni Wants Jenny Slate, Colleen Hoover Testimony Blocked in Blake Lively Trial
Justin Baldoni is asking a judge to block testimony from actress Jenny Slate and author Colleen Hoover in his upcoming trial against Blake Lively. Both women have already been deposed in the legal battle over the movie It Ends With Us.
Justin Baldoni wants to silence key witnesses in his legal battle with Blake Lively over their movie It Ends With Us. He's asking a New York court to bar testimony from actress Jenny Slate and book author Colleen Hoover.
Both women have already been questioned under oath in depositions for the case. Slate starred alongside Lively in the movie, while Hoover wrote the original novel the film was based on. Actress Isabela Ferrer was also deposed.
The legal fight stems from the troubled production of It Ends With Us, a movie about domestic violence. Baldoni directed the film and starred opposite Lively. Reports suggest the two clashed during filming over the movie's direction and tone.
Baldoni's team is also complaining that Lively is filing too many last-minute documents, including what they say are irrelevant items like a Taylor Swift cookie recipe. They argue these materials have no bearing on the case.
Lively's team says they're pleased with how the depositions went and are ready to question Baldoni and other defendants soon. Her husband Ryan Reynolds was not deposed in the case.
This legal fight shows how ugly Hollywood disputes can get when big stars clash. The case could affect how future movie sets handle conflicts between directors and actors, especially around sensitive topics like domestic violence.
The court will decide whether to allow or block the testimony. More depositions are planned for Baldoni and other defendants.
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