Blake Lively has strongly denied accusations that she issued a subpoena to media personality Megyn Kelly during her ongoing lawsuit involving Justin Baldoni. These allegations surfaced publicly after Kelly claimed Lively sought confidential materials from her show, intensifying the public dispute.
Megyn Kelly presented these claims on her SiriusXM podcast, accusing Lively of targeting her with legal demands. Kelly stated,
“Yes, 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,”
highlighting her belief that Lively aimed to intimidate her through legal means.
Clarification From Blake Lively’s Representatives
In response, Lively’s representatives issued a firm statement denying any direct subpoena was served on Kelly or her show.
“At no point in this litigation has Ms. Lively served a subpoena on Megyn Kelly,”
a spokesperson said, directly countering Kelly’s account and questioning her description of the events involved in the ongoing litigation.
However, the situation is more nuanced. While Kelly was not subpoenaed personally, Lively’s legal team did issue subpoenas to Red Seat Ventures. This company handles sales support, production assistance, distribution, marketing, and branding services for various content creators, including Kelly and similar media figures. This detail underscores a key dispute about the scope and targets of the subpoenas tied to the lawsuit.
Megyn Kelly Maintains Her Claims Despite Denial
Kelly did not back down after Lively’s denial, reiterating that the subpoenas requested documents related specifically to her and her show. She explained,
“She subpoenaed the company that until recently employed me and my show staff, asking for documents, communications, contracts etc. about her, Justin Baldoni and their lawsuit, specifically naming me and my show in the subpoena,”
emphasizing her belief that she and her program were central to the legal tactics employed by Lively’s team.
Background and Context of the Legal Dispute
This controversy stems from Blake Lively’s sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, which she filed in December 2024. During her podcast segment, Kelly described Lively critically as
“another entitled, nasty, elitist, Hollywood snob,”
suggesting that the actress was attempting to silence her critics through legal intimidation, heightening tensions around the case.
Lively’s legal team defended their approach, characterizing it as routine discovery efforts in the litigation process. They stated,
“Ms. Lively is continuing to pursue discovery in order to prove her case that Justin Baldoni, Jed Wallace, Melissa Nathan and the Wayfarer Parties retaliated against her for speaking up against the harassment she and others experienced on set,”
clarifying their intent to collect evidence to support Lively’s claims.
Legal Proceedings and Future Outlook
The case is set for trial in federal court in New York on March 9, 2026. Meanwhile, the discovery phase continues with both parties maneuvering through legal procedures. Megyn Kelly’s recent accusations add to the public intensity surrounding this high-profile legal battle involving notable Hollywood personalities.
This evolving dispute sheds light on the complexities of legal conflicts between celebrities and media figures, especially those involving sensitive subjects like harassment allegations and retaliation claims. As the trial date approaches, both sides are likely to sustain aggressive strategies in court and the court of public opinion alike.
