What’s Going On With Blake Lively? Legal Drama, Film Release, and a Pizza Clutch Raise Questions

Blake Lively is having one of her busiest years yet and the younger wasn’t even there to see it. On May 1, 2025, the actress resurfaced in the limelight with Another Simple Favor, attended high-fashion gatherings, and fought a very public legal battle, which she is still doing. Lively’s sartorial choices and trial appearances have made her a focal point of Hollywood’s current gossip. She’s not only known for her red carpet looks, but also for her viral accessories as far as the newest circulating topic in the industry goes.

This is the current situation with the Gossip Girl star right now.

A New Movie, Set in Italy, Drops on Prime Video

Simple Favor 2, the second film of which the date of Amazon Prime Video is May 1, is the latest bit Lively stars in. Co-star Anna Kendrick is also in the present one, continuing from the 2018 release.

The plot is different here since it happens in Capri, apart from twists it’s also stylish and has a lot of drama. It was in a recent interview that Lively mentioned the filming in Italy as “a dream”, not to mention the well-chosen location adds an element of grandeur to the variety of the film.

Critics have pointed out that the duo of Lively and Kendrick makes the film amazing, not to mention the reviews so far have confirmed the movie to be a surefire hit on Prime Video this spring.

Lively’s Style Catches Eyes One More Time

As part of the film promotions, Lively was able to surprise the audience with her multiple wardrobe changes. Among the most popular were the late-night ruffled white frock she appeared in that was then replaced with a blue tweed suit for the interview with Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Although it was her pizza-shaped clutch that drew the most attention. Shortly afterward, the clutch, the one imitating a pizza that is also in the movie, was all over the web and social media and was the topic of feedback from numerous fashion bloggers and TikTok.

These are all moments that clearly demonstrate that Lively is still one of Hollywood’s leading style icons.

Was Suing Justin Baldoni Necessary?

While all the glamour, Lively is currently immersed in a very complicated legal matter. In December 2024, she brought a case against It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and professional retaliation during the movie’s production.

Baldoni has refuted the allegations. He also responded by filing a lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist. In it, he accused them of defamation and extortion. The case has now been officially set for trial in March 2026.

Lively has spoken out about the enormous toll this legal issue has had on her in a recent interview and was quite honest about it. “I have had quite a year,” she told the interviewer. She added, “But I feel that fear makes people be silent, and I don’t want to be silent anymore.”

Justin Baldoni’s Legal Issues and the Met Gala Comeback

Noticeably, the legal case has not hindered Lively from making her voice and energy felt. She showed up at the Time100 Gala recently, where she was given a place for being one of the most powerful people of 2025 in the world. She mentioned in her speech that she believes she is in the midst of a movement where the dignity of the downtrodden becomes her duty, and she will take it up to find her voice.

At the Met Gala red carpet, she was seen once again, attracting gazes with her daring fashion picks. The event was a significant high point for her, meaning that the career highlights were counterbalanced by the challenges encountered in the background space.

What Does the Future Hold for Blake Lively?

Lively is still promoting Another Simple Favor and is also engaged in a couple of forthcoming ventures. Her PR calendar is swamped with media interviews and TV shows, but she could avoid the topic until the court hearing.

Everyone is a witness of her doing well in her career and speaking up for her own rights, despite the hostile public and other matters involved.