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Blake Lively triumphs at Chanel dinner following dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit

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Blake Lively appeared overjoyed while stepping out for the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner following her major legal victory over Justin Baldoni.

The ā€œGossip Girlā€ alum beamed for photographers in a white crochet dress while walking the red carpet in New York City on Monday night.

She turned heads with a vintage denim jacket draped over her shoulders.

Lively, 37, accessorized with Christian Louboutin pumps and a Chanel scarab purse, along with a Chanel ring and earrings.

The actress’ appearance came after Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against her and Ryan Reynolds earlier on Monday, per court documents obtained by Page Six.

Liman also tossed the ā€œJane the Virginā€ alum’s $250 million libel lawsuit against the New York Times for reporting on Lively’s initial sexual harassment complaint in December 2024.

Liman wrote that Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, ā€œhave not alleged that Lively is responsible for any statements other than the statements in her [California Civil Rights Department] complaint, which are privileged.ā€

According to Liman, Baldoni ā€œalleged that Reynolds and [publicist Leslie] Sloane made additional statements accusing Baldoni of sexual misconduct and that theĀ ā€˜Times’ made additional statements accusing the Wayfarer Parties of engaging in a smear campaign.ā€

However, ā€œthe Wayfarer Parties have not alleged that Reynolds, Sloane or theĀ ā€˜Times’ would have seriously doubted these statements were true based on the information available to them, as is required for them to be liable for defamation under applicable law.ā€

Lively’s attorneys told Page Six that they will seek ā€œattorneys’ fees, treble damages and punitive damages against Baldoniā€ for his ā€œabusive litigation.ā€

The ā€œAnother Simple Favorā€ star also spoke out about the ruling via her Instagram Story, saying she’s ā€œmore resolved than ever to continue to stand for every woman’s right to have a voice in protecting themselves, including their safety, their integrity, their dignity and their story.ā€

The actress added, ā€œLike so many others, I’ve felt the pain of a retaliatory lawsuit, including the manufactured shame that tries to break us.

ā€œWhile the suit against me was defeated, so many don’t have the resources to fight back.ā€

Baldoni’s legal team has yet to address the ruling.

The actor’s legal battle with Lively began late last year when she filed a complaint against her ā€œIt Ends With Usā€ co-star/director, accusing him of sexual harassment on set of their 2024 drama.

The ā€œShallowsā€ star also claimed Baldoni attempted to ruin her reputation by coordinating a smear campaign.

Baldoni, however, denied the allegations and filed his countersuit in January.

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