Blake Lively has denied claims made by Megyn Kelly regarding a subpoena connected to Lively’s ongoing lawsuit. On July 28, during her SiriusXM podcast The Megyn Kelly Show, the journalist and host accused the 38-year-old actress of sending her a subpoena related to legal proceedings involving Justin Baldoni. Blake Lively denies subpoena claims amidst this tense exchange.
Details of the Dispute and Official Response
Megyn Kelly called Blake Lively a “narcissist” and stated that Lively sought confidential materials used by Kelly’s team in coverage of the lawsuit. According to Kelly, the subpoena was an attempt to obtain sensitive information about her reporting. However, a spokesperson for Blake Lively issued a clear denial of these allegations in a statement to Us Weekly.
At no point in this litigation has Ms. Lively served a subpoena on Megyn Kelly,
the spokesperson said. They added,
Seeking evidence through discovery is a normal part of the litigation process.
Kelly’s Perspective on the Conflict with Lively
Megyn Kelly expressed that Lively targeted her due to her critical coverage and suggested that the actress believed Kelly was paid by Baldoni’s legal team to speak negatively. Kelly rejected this claim, asserting her negative views were formed independently.
She actually tried to get the confidential and proprietary materials my team and I used for any and all stories about her, because Blake Lively was unable to fathom that yours truly had developed a genuine revulsion toward her on my own,
Megyn stated.
She further emphasized her autonomy in the matter:
thinks I needed to get paid by Baldoni’s team to say negative things about her. News flash, Blake: I came to those conclusions totally organically.
Implications for the Ongoing Legal Matter
This public disagreement highlights the growing tensions surrounding the lawsuit involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The dispute between Lively and Megyn Kelly may influence public perception of both parties as litigation unfolds. Details about the case remain limited, but Lively’s spokesperson affirmed the process of discovery is ongoing, indicating further developments may arise.
