‘No Way That He Cannot.’ Blake Lively Scored A Legal Victory This Week, But Hugh Jackman And Other Celebs Could Still Be Dragged Into Lawsuits

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Despite the ongoing lawsuits between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni yet to reach trial, they continue to stir up equal amounts of controversy in the media. Recently, Blake’s team secured a favorable verdict from a judge, but it seems that some of her well-known friends, including Hugh Jackman, might not have had the same success.

We’re moving towards the phase in legal matters known as pre-trial discovery. This is where both parties aim to collect as much relevant information for their lawsuits as they can. In this case, Lively’s victory affects how some of that evidence will be managed, and there are rumors that Hugh Jackman and others might become more directly involved in the proceedings soon.

Why Hugh Jackman May Be Involved In The Lawsuit Against Black Lively

In simpler terms, Justin Baldoni has filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times. This is in response to Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment published by the Times. The lawsuit also claims that the character “Nicepool,” played by Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine, was created to intentionally mock Justin Baldoni. It’s suggested that Hugh Jackman, who portrayed Wolverine, might be involved as well, according to a source speaking to The Daily Mail.

If this case goes to trial, Hugh is almost certain to lose his position. Baldoni’s legal team is leaving no stone unturned as they investigate Ryan’s behavior while It Ends with Us was being filmed. Given that Ryan and Blake spent a lot of private time together during filming, and since Ryan is also my friend and co-star, his deposition will likely play a significant role in the proceedings.

It’s plausible that, given Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds were filming together at the same time, Hugh Jackman could have some related information, if there is any to share. It’s intriguing to consider whether Blake Lively’s other friends she was with during this period, such as Taylor Swift, might also find themselves involved in these events.

The Judge Agreed To Blake Lively’s Request To Limit Access To Some Evidence

In certain high-profile legal battles, not all celebrity-related details may become public knowledge. Much of what’s been debated in the press is actually part of ongoing disputes. Lively’s lawyers have requested the judge to restrict a significant amount of information obtained during the discovery phase from being disclosed. The judge has generally sided with Lively, ordering that certain pieces of information will be kept confidential and only accessible by legal professionals, as reported by Deadline.

  • Trade secrets; confidential business plans, marketing plans, and strategies for clients other than the parties in this litigation;
  • Security measures taken by parties or third parties;
  • Medical information of parties or third parties;
  • Highly personal and intimate information about third parties

Information of these types may not be strictly restricted; it will only warrant this level of protection if it is considered “probable” or “likely” to lead to substantial harm in terms of business, commercial, financial, or privacy aspects. This definition leaves room for flexibility as the interpretations of ‘probable’ and ‘substantial’ can vary.

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2025-03-14 17:37