Blake Lively posts surprise update amid legal drama

Actress Blake Lively has shared a last-minute Halloween update as renewed attention surrounds her legal dispute with It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni.

On Tuesday, October 27, Lively posted an Instagram Story showing her hair set in rollers. The actress joked that she had not yet chosen a Halloween costume, adding that she was relying on the idea of putting something together an hour before the party.

The lighthearted post came as a documentary-style report revisited the high-profile legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni.

Filmmaker and Popcorned Planet creator Andy Signore appeared on The Scoop with Paula Froelich to discuss the case and his experience reporting on the controversy. According to the programme’s promotional description, Signore discussed receiving a court subpoena in connection with his coverage and raised questions about the wider dispute.

Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni in 2024, triggering a closely watched legal battle that attracted widespread media attention. The dispute has since prompted public debate and extensive coverage of the allegations and responses from those involved.

The latest programme also raised claims about the possible role of Lively’s husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, in the dispute. Those claims remain allegations and should not be treated as established facts.

Lively’s Halloween post did not directly address the legal controversy. Instead, the actress focused on her costume plans, offering followers a glimpse of her preparations ahead of the holiday.

The timing of the post has nevertheless drawn attention because of the renewed discussion surrounding the case and the latest documentary-style coverage.