Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the New York Times related to allegations surrounding his co-star Blake Lively, which he claims have harmed his reputation. The lawsuit escalates a contentious feud, with Baldoni accusing Ryan Reynolds of aggressively berating him for allegedly fat-shaming Lively. In response, Lively has initiated her own suit against Baldoni for sexual harassment and emotional distress, claiming he attempted to undermine her credibility. The intertwined lawsuits highlight issues of misogyny and harassment in Hollywood, sparking widespread media attention and public speculation.