Ryan Reynolds Moves to Dismiss Justin Baldoni’s $400M Defamation Lawsuit

Reynolds argues Baldoni's claims lack legal merit, citing First Amendment protections and labeling the lawsuit as based on 'hurt feelings.'

Ryan Reynolds has filed a motion to dismiss Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit, asserting that calling Baldoni a 'predator' is a constitutionally protected opinion.
Baldoni alleges that Reynolds mocked him through the 'Nicepool' character in Deadpool & Wolverine, which Reynolds' legal team does not deny but dismisses as 'thin-skinned outrage.'
Reynolds’ lawyers argue that the claims in Baldoni’s lawsuit are insufficient to constitute defamation and are instead rooted in personal grievances.
Baldoni's legal team accuses Reynolds of orchestrating a smear campaign to damage Baldoni's career, including pressuring WME to drop him as a client.
The legal dispute stems from Blake Lively’s sexual harassment allegations against Baldoni, which he denies, and has escalated into a broader legal battle involving claims of defamation and retaliation.