Blake Lively is facing a defamation lawsuit from crisis management firm Street Relations, filed by Jed Wallace in Texas federal court on February 4, 2025. Wallace accuses Lively of defaming him by involving him in her legal battle with co-star Justin Baldoni. She had previously claimed Wallace used a digital army to create fake content on social media to attack her and defend Baldoni. Lively is seeking to depose Wallace, accusing him of orchestrating a campaign to damage her reputation. Wallace is demanding at least $7 million in damages and a court order stating he did not harass or retaliate against Lively. Lively's legal team argues this lawsuit is retaliation for her filing a sexual harassment and retaliation complaint with the California Civil Rights Department. They maintain that the lawsuit lacks merit and that Wallace will be held accountable.