Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Blake Lively will not be attending the 2025 Golden Globes. Lively has decided to sit out the awards ceremony due to her ongoing legal battle with her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni. Additionally, her husband Reynolds and his Deadpool & Wolverine costar Jackman will also be absent from the event. Despite rumors linking their absence to the legal battle, a source confirmed that their decision was made before the scandal and is unrelated to it.
According to reports, Lively, Reynolds, and Jackman had already opted out of attending the awards ceremony before the legal battle with Baldoni began. Furthermore, it is unlikely that the scandal will be mentioned at the Golden Globes, as host Nikki Glaser has stated that she will not be making any jokes about the situation. Glaser expressed her reluctance to even mention Baldoni’s name, highlighting the sensitive nature of the issue and her desire to avoid adding fuel to the fire.
Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment on the set of It Ends With Us. The complaint also implicates publicists Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel, as well as Wayfarer Studios. Lively’s statement to Us Weekly emphasized her hope that the legal action would expose retaliatory tactics used against individuals who speak out against misconduct and protect others from being targeted in the future.
In response to Lively’s accusations, Baldoni denied wrongdoing and filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times for libel and invasion of privacy. His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, announced plans to release text messages between Lively and Baldoni to reveal the truth behind the allegations. This move is intended to allow the public to make their own judgement based on factual evidence and documentation.
The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni has captivated public attention, prompting speculation and debate about the truth behind the claims. While significant figures like Reynolds, Jackman, and Lively have chosen to stay out of the spotlight at the Golden Globes, the repercussions of the scandal and the unfolding legal proceedings continue to generate interest and controversy. As both parties seek to defend their reputation and pursue justice, the outcome of this high-profile dispute remains uncertain, with potential implications for the entertainment industry and beyond.
