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Blake Lively's Hollywood Hustle: Legal Battles, Fashion Moves, and a Kardashian-Inspired Twist

Blake Lively's Hollywood Hustle: Legal Battles, Fashion Moves, and a Kardashian-Inspired Twist

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Blake Lively has landed in the spotlight once again this week for a string of headline-grabbing events that intertwine law, fashion, family, and a little bit of Hollywood intrigue. According to Impact Wealth, Lively’s financial profile in 2025 continues to soar, boasting an estimated net worth between 40 and 45 million dollars, fueled by her acting, endorsements, and her entrepreneurial brands like Betty Buzz and Betty Booze. Although she still acts selectively, she’s turned down major franchises to prioritize family and creative control, a move seen as strengthening her personal brand and long-term career staying power.

While her career portfolio keeps expanding, her personal life has been anything but quiet. Just Jared recently reported that Lively was seen at a New York City fashion school panel on September 5th, a rare public appearance without husband Ryan Reynolds, who was simultaneously at the Toronto International Film Festival. Earlier this month, Lively was also snapped at a Chanel dinner with her niece Kate Johnson, turning heads for their uncanny resemblance and dazzling matching style, as covered by Parade.

But the real drama this week swirls around the legal firestorm with Justin Baldoni, her It Ends With Us co-star. Details from the Press Freedom Tracker confirm that Lively’s lawsuit, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation against Baldoni and his company, has progressed significantly, with Baldoni’s counterclaims for extortion and defamation dismissed back in June. Lively had subpoenaed gossip columnist Perez Hilton over his alleged communications with Baldoni to root out a supposed smear campaign, but dropped the subpoena on September 12.

In a TMZ video and several sources, there’s escalating buzz over pop titan Taylor Swift’s prospective involvement, as Baldoni’s attorney has angled to call Swift as a friendly witness in the case, and the rumor mill claims Swift regards Lively as having “used her.” While it’s unclear if Swift will actually testify, the entanglement of such high-profile figures could have lasting implications for Lively’s public image and relationships in the celebrity ecosystem.

On social media and in whispers around Hollywood, perhaps the most surprising rumor is that Lively is contemplating a shift into law, apparently inspired both by her recent courtroom battles and Kim Kardashian’s well-publicized legal studies. Reality Tea reports from sources close to Lively that she is seriously considering taking the LSAT, fueled by fascination with legal strategy and a personal connection to recent real-life litigation.

All told, this blend of legal drama, entrepreneurial hustle, fashion authority, and the ever-present spectacle of celebrity friendship fallouts ensures that Blake Lively’s name remains at the intersection of entertainment, business, and pop culture, with lasting ramifications yet to unfold.

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