Sun Feb 16 04:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Megyn Kelly Calls Blake Lively a “Serial Fraudster” in “It Ends With Us” Dispute

**NEW YORK** – Megyn Kelly has weighed in on the ongoing legal battle between actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni, calling Lively a “serial fraudster” and predicting she will lose her lawsuit. Lively sued Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign following the release of their film, “It Ends With Us.” Baldoni has countersued for $400 million, alleging defamation, and also filed a separate $250 million libel suit against *The New York Times*.

Kelly, during a recent episode of her SiriusXM radio show, claimed that evidence, including text messages, undermines Lively’s allegations. She further asserted that Lively’s comments in a 2022 interview, where Lively discussed wanting more creative control, reveal a pre-planned scheme to manipulate the production. Kelly suggested Lively intended to take control of the film from the outset, accusing her of “fraud” for allegedly concealing her intentions.

While the trial is not scheduled until next year, the case reignited this week after the viral resurfacing of Lively’s interview. Kelly highlighted the significant power imbalance, noting Baldoni’s comparatively lower profile compared to Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, claiming Lively “bullied” him.

Despite the ongoing legal drama, Lively’s Hollywood career appears unaffected for now. Director Paul Feig recently praised Lively as “a dream to work with” and confirmed the upcoming South by Southwest premiere of their film, “Another Simple Favor,” dismissing previous reports of its shelving due to the legal issues. The outcome of the Lively-Baldoni lawsuit remains to be seen, but Kelly’s strong statements add another layer to this already complex and high-profile legal dispute.

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