Blake Lively, who is presently engaged in a lengthy court dispute with her co-star in "It Ends With Us," Justin Baldoni, has just had some of her previous reflections brought to the surface.
The Daily Mail reports that Lively frankly admitted to performing some things "not so well" in a blog post that she published on her lifestyle website, Preserve, which has since been discontinued. She also defined herself as constantly being a "student."
In 2014, Preserve was established with the intention of showcasing fashion, cuisine, and art; nevertheless, it was shut down less than a year later due to a number of scandals, one of which was criticism regarding an editorial that focused on the Antebellum South.
Lively emphasized her vulnerability in penning the note in a "letter from the editor" that was dated January 2015. According to Daily Mail, via Newsbreak, she stated that it was one of the most difficult assignments she had completed since she began the blog.
By stating, "I'm no editor, no artisan, no expert," she admitted that she did not possess any competence. She also stressed that she was more interested in gaining experience than she was in achieving perfection.
Lively was okay with the thought that she does not excel at everything. She admitted, "I don't do any one thing perfectly." Lively characterized herself as a student.
The actress discussed her passion for traveling and the diverse ways of life that can be found across the country, drawing attention to the inventiveness and generosity of the individuals she met along the way.
Her vision for Preserve was articulated, and she emphasized that it was not solely her project but rather the result of the combined efforts of a committed group of individuals.
Towards the end of her letter, Lively acknowledged the dedication and honesty of those who had contributed to the website by stating, "Everyone has a story to tell."
As these recollections come to the surface again, Lively's legal issues with Baldoni become more prominent.
On December 20, she lodged a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, stating that Baldoni had engaged in inappropriate behavior toward her. Specifically, she claimed that Baldoni had entered her trailer while she was clothingless and displayed her inappropriate videos.
Moreover, Lively asserted that he was attempting to tarnish her name by referring to a text message sent by Baldoni's publicist, which implied that they were able to "bury anyone."
It is in response to this that Baldoni has filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, claiming that they plotted to tarnish his name and seeking damages in the amount of $400 million.
In his argument, he claims that Lively misunderstood his messages and worked together with a publicist to spread false information about him.
Both parties anticipate a protracted legal battle, with the trial scheduled for March of 2026.
Business Times has reached out to Blake Lively for comments.