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Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blake Lively uses surprising Gossip Girl reunion to hawk her booze products as Justin Baldoni legal drama continues
While her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni continues, Blake Lively reunited with one of her Gossip Girl co-stars. Lively played Serena Van Der Woodsen in the hit CW series that ran six seasons from 2007 to 2012, which helped launch her career. The 37-year-old actress took to her Instagram on Monday to share a video introducing her new Betty Booze Vodka Iced Tea drinks. She captioned the post, 'Go. Sip, girl. Introducing Betty Booze Vodka Iced Teas - Passion Fruit (and) Meyer Lemonade - Because good tea is worth sharing,' while tagging liquor retailers Total Wine, BevMo, Stew Leonard's and Luekens Wine & Spirits. The video featured a surprise reunion with one of her Gossip Girl co-stars, which certainly surprised fans. Who did Lively reunite with for this new video? It was none other than Zuzanna Szadkowski, who played Polish maid Dorota Kishlovsky for Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) on the hit series. The video begins with Lively scrolling through her phone while sitting on a park bench, as someone takes a few stealthy snaps of her. She's joined by Szadkowski, as they smile and hug, as Lively says, 'It's good to see you,' as Szadkowski says, 'So nice to see you.' They say they both look great though Blake says her former co-star sounds, 'different,' but she brushes that aside, saying it's due to, 'allergies.' Szadkowski adds, 'I have tea,' as Lively asks, 'Good tea?' Szadkowski replies, 'Oh, the best tea,' and reveals a can of Betty Booze Vodka Iced Tea with Meyer Lemonade. 'Oh, it's crisp, balanced, nothing artificial,' as Lively adds, 'Which is hard to find around these parts.' Szadkowski replies, 'Yeah, no kidding, and just the right amount of sweetness,' as Lively asks what else she has. Szadkowski also brings out a can of the Passion Fruit, which she calls a 'naughty little b***h, but I drank it on the walk over.' Blake says she missed her but has to go and gives her some flowers before leaving, as Szadkowski pours more tea and says, 'Oh Miss Betty, you and me are going to get into some trouble,' as the video comes to an end. Last week, Daily Mail reported that Lively filed motions to compel subpoenas from multiple executives at Baldoni's, 41, production company Wayfarer. According to the paperwork, Blake initially served third-party subpoenas in March, and is now asking the court to enforce them. The eight executives listed are Ashmi Elizabeth Dang, Ahmed Musiol, Mitz Toskovic, Tera Hanks, AJ Marbory, Jennifer Benson, Shekinah Reese, and Jarriesse Blackmon. Lively and Baldoni butted heads while filming the romantic drama last year, and things turned litigious in December when the Gossip Girl alum sued the actor for alleged sexual harassing and engineering a retaliatory smear campaign against her. Earlier this week Lively suffered a setback in the case when a New York judge denied her attorneys' application for a protective order seeking to block her text messages with Taylor Swift from being entered as evidence.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blake Lively reveals surprising Gossip Girl reunion as her Justin Baldoni legal drama continues
While her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni continues, Blake Lively reunited with one of her Gossip Girl co-stars. Lively played Serena Van Der Woodsen in the hit CW series that ran six seasons from 2007 to 2012, which helped launch her career. The 37-year-old actress took to her Instagram on Monday to share a video introducing her new Betty Booze Vodka Iced Tea drinks. She captioned the post, 'Go. Sip, girl. Introducing Betty Booze Vodka Iced Teas - Passion Fruit (and) Meyer Lemonade - Because good tea is worth sharing,' while tagging liquor retailers Total Wine, BevMo, Stew Leonard's and Luekens Wine & Spirits. The video featured a surprise reunion with one of her Gossip Girl co-stars, which certainly surprised fans. Who did Lively reunite with for this new video? It was none other than Zuzanna Szadkowski, who played Polish maid Dorota Kishlovsky for Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) on the hit series. The video begins with Lively scrolling through her phone while sitting on a park bench, as someone takes a few stealthy snaps of her. She's joined by Szadkowski, as they smile and hug, as Lively says, 'It's good to see you,' as Szadkowski says, 'So nice to see you.' They say they both look great though Blake says her former co-star sounds, 'different,' but she brushes that aside, saying it's due to, 'allergies.' Szadkowski adds, 'I have tea,' as Lively asks, 'Good tea?' Szadkowski replies, 'Oh, the best tea,' and reveals a can of Betty Booze Vodka Iced Tea with Meyer Lemonade. 'Oh, it's crisp, balanced, nothing artificial,' as Lively adds, 'Which is hard to find around these parts.' Szadkowski replies, 'Yeah, no kidding, and just the right amount of sweetness,' as Lively asks what else she has. Szadkowski also brings out a can of the Passion Fruit, which she calls a 'naughty little b***h, but I drank it on the walk over.' Blake says she missed her but has to go and gives her some flowers before leaving, as Szadkowski pours more tea and says, 'Oh Miss Betty, you and me are going to get into some trouble,' as the video comes to an end. Last week, Daily Mail reported that Lively filed motions to compel subpoenas from multiple executives at Baldoni's, 41, production company Wayfarer. According to the paperwork, Blake initially served third-party subpoenas in March, and is now asking the court to enforce them. The eight executives listed are Ashmi Elizabeth Dang, Ahmed Musiol, Mitz Toskovic, Tera Hanks, AJ Marbory, Jennifer Benson, Shekinah Reese, and Jarriesse Blackmon. Lively and Baldoni butted heads while filming the romantic drama last year, and things turned litigious in December when the Gossip Girl alum sued the actor for alleged sexual harassing and engineering a retaliatory smear campaign against her. Earlier this week Lively suffered a setback in the case when a New York judge denied her attorneys' application for a protective order seeking to block her text messages with Taylor Swift from being entered as evidence.
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Blake Lively looks carefree in plunging sundress... as Justin Baldoni lawsuit takes ugly turn at 6-month mark
Blake Lively looked cheerful in a new image to support her fresh Betty Booze release this week. The 37-year-old movie icon was dressed in a pale yellow top and skirt as she straddled a white chair with both bejeweled hands on the back. The Town actress was smiling while beautifully made up with her blonde hair worn down in soft waves as she situated on a lush emerald green field. Next to her on a garden table were her new Betty Booze flavors: Meyer Lemonade and Passion Fruit. On Thursday Blake took to her Insta Stories to share a photo of an overflowing flower arrangement from blossoms she grew herself in her own backyard. Her caption was humorous as she said she was available to make bouquets for 'your next graduation, funeral or wedding.' This comes after her Justin Baldoni lawsuit took an ugly turn. Blake suffered a courtroom blow this week in her ongoing legal battle with Baldoni. A New York judge threw a curveball in her attempt to withdraw her 'emotional distress' claims against the actor. Court filings obtained by the Daily Mail reveal the two parties had been slugging it out over the actress' claims that her co-star had caused her emotional distress, with Baldoni's team demanding she provide proof from her medical records. Lively's team instead then attempted to quietly drop that element from her blockbuster lawsuit on Friday but, critically, without prejudice – meaning the claim could be refiled at a later date. She also filed a motion on Monday to block Baldoni's request for her medical records arguing that she voluntarily sought to withdraw the claim in 'good faith to streamline the dispute'. Now, can reveal that Judge Lewis Liman on Tuesday agreed to deny Baldoni's motion based on Lively's decision to drop the claims, however, he also ruled that both sides will now have to negotiate whether her emotional distress element will be dismissed from the case permanently. In another blow, Judge Liman said even if the claims are not dismissed, Lively's team will no longer be able to produce evidence of emotional distress in court. The 24-hour legal spat has already seen claims and counterclaims traded by both sides, with Baldoni's team saying the Hollywood icon is trying to 'have it both ways'. Meanwhile, she has released her new booze offerings to her fans. 'I come from a Southern family, so iced tea, especially in the summertime is a staple,' the actress told People. 'Sweet tea, passionfruit tea, tea with fresh lemonade … it all feels like relaxation and peaceful times. Enjoying an iced tea is a feeling as much as an experience to me.' The wife of Ryan Reynolds kicked off her Betty Buzz brand in 2021 with sparkling mixers. In 2023 came Betty Booze with tequila and bourbon. This comes after news that Blake has lost her friendship with Taylor Swift over her Justin Baldoni lawsuit. 'Vodka felt like the perfect next addition to our 'bar' lineup because of its subtle and popular flavor,' she added, calling the spirit 'an ideal backdrop to both of our yummy new teas.' And she suggested how fans should drink the beverages. 'I usually think of a barbecue or summer hang outside, even if it's just with one family member,' she said. 'Any time you'd have iced tea or an Arnold Palmer with alcohol is the time you'd have this,' she continued. 'At a party, dinner at home, at a restaurant, wherever is natural to you. I like seeing friends try both and swapping with each other back and forth as they drink. That's how you know they're close.' Lively then mentioned her Emily Nelson character from the Simple Favor movies. 'Emily had a fabulous wedding in Capri, which is all things lemon,' she said. 'Lemons have a sweet spot for all us Capri superfans. Though I think Emily would spike our [ready-to-drink teas] with much more vodka because ours are nice and subtle, and she is neither nice or subtle. Well sometimes she's nice. But never subtle.' 'These are the recipes I've been making for loved ones for years. But I have 4 kids now. And I'm tired. So here they are in a can. Enjoy. Responsibly…ish,' she said.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Blake Lively shifts her focus to new product launch... after 'losing friend Taylor Swift over Justin Baldoni lawsuit'
Blake Lively is focusing on her booze line this week. On Wednesday, the 37-year-old blonde Hollywood pinup announced that Betty Booze is coming out with two vodka iced teas in time for the hot months. The flavors are Meyer Lemonade and Passion Fruit. 'I come from a Southern family, so iced tea, especially in the summertime is a staple,' the actress told People. 'Sweet tea, passionfruit tea, tea with fresh lemonade … it all feels like relaxation and peaceful times. Enjoying an iced tea is a feeling as much as an experience to me.' The wife of Ryan Reynolds kicked off her Betty Buzz brand in 2021 with sparkling mixers. In 2023 came Betty Booze with tequila and bourbon. This comes after news that Blake has lost her friendship with Taylor Swift over her Justin Baldoni lawsuit. 'Vodka felt like the perfect next addition to our 'bar' lineup because of its subtle and popular flavor,' she added, calling the spirit 'an ideal backdrop to both of our yummy new teas.' And she suggested how fans should drink the beverages. 'I usually think of a barbecue or summer hang outside, even if it's just with one family member,' she said. 'Any time you'd have iced tea or an Arnold Palmer with alcohol is the time you'd have this,' she continued. 'At a party, dinner at home, at a restaurant, wherever is natural to you. I like seeing friends try both and swapping with each other back and forth as they drink. That's how you know they're close.' Lively then mentioned her Emily Nelson character from the Simple Favor movies. 'Emily had a fabulous wedding in Capri, which is all things lemon,' she said. 'Lemons have a sweet spot for all us Capri superfans. Though I think Emily would spike our [ready-to-drink teas] with much more vodka because ours are nice and subtle, and she is neither nice or subtle. Well sometimes she's nice. But never subtle.' 'These are the recipes I've been making for loved ones for years. But I have 4 kids now. And I'm tired. So here they are in a can. Enjoy. Responsibly…ish,' she said. Lively allegedly asked Taylor Swift to delete their text messages as part of her ongoing legal battle with actor and director Baldoni. The actress has been locked in a legal battle for months with 41-year-old filmmaker Justin after accusing him of harassment on the set of their film 'It Ends With Us', and her and Taylor's relationship became entangled in the lawsuit earlier this year. According to newly filed court documents revealed by Page Six, lawyers representing Justin and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, cite an anonymous source 'who is highly likely to have reliable information', alleging that Blake made the text deletion request to Taylor, 35 – though the exact timing of the apparent conversation was not disclosed. According to the filing, Justin's legal team further alleged Blake's lead attorney, Michael Gottlieb, had approached Taylor's law firm, Venable, to request a 'statement of support' from the pop star. The court document claims the request carried an implied threat: 'If Ms. Swift refused to do so, private text messages of a personal nature in Ms Lively's possession would be released.' Justin's lawyers said a representative for Taylor responded to the alleged threat in a written communication sent directly to Michael. 'It is those communications that the Wayfarer parties seek to obtain by way of subpoena,' the filing reads, referencing an ongoing legal battle over access to Venable's internal correspondence. The documents allege the communications 'would evidence an attempt to intimidate and coerce a percipient witness in this litigation.' Taylor has not been accused of any wrongdoing, but she has been subpoenaed as a potential witness in the case. Michael responded to the allegations by calling them 'categorically false' and 'completely untethered from reality' in a statement to Page Six, adding he 'unequivocally' denied them. Taylor's publicist also stated the Grammy winner 'was not involved' in the production of the film at the centre of the dispute between Justin and Blake, and had been 'traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.' Blake and Taylor have been close friends since 2015. In January, Justin filed a countersuit against Blake, accusing her of defamation and extortion. In the countersuit, he alleged Blake had invoked Taylor and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, as protectors in creative disputes. 'The message could not have been clearer,' Justin's lawyers wrote in the filing. They added: 'Baldoni was not just dealing with Lively. He was also facing Lively's 'dragons,' two of the most influential and wealthy celebrities in the world, who were not afraid to make things very difficult for him.'
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Blake Lively's business takes a hit as Taylor Swift fans boycott products over allegations in Baldoni lawsuit
HighlightsBlake Lively's brands, Blake Brown and Betty Booze, are experiencing significant sales declines due to backlash from Taylor Swift's fans following a legal dispute involving Justin Baldoni. Sales of Blake Lively's hair care line, Blake Brown, have reportedly dropped by up to 78%, with projections indicating total sales could fall below $15 million by 2025. Allegations surfaced that Blake Lively attempted to pressure Taylor Swift for public support, leading to widespread boycotts from Swifties, further damaging her brand's reputation. From the moment the legal drama unfolded, Blake Lively has been deep in controversy. Backlash, criticism, and abandonment are at the heart of the disputes. Blake Lively's once-thriving brands are facing significant backlash, and it's all due to her feud with Taylor Swift. After explosive claims surfaced in Justin Baldoni's lawsuit, Swift's devoted fans abandoned Lively. Blake Lively's brands, Blake Brown and Betty Booze, are seeing significant sales drops as a result of allegations related to the Justin Baldoni lawsuit . The numbers now reveal the extent of the damage. What sparked the backlash against Blake Lively?Swifties are boycotting her products following accusations that she pressured Taylor Swift to publicly defend herself. Lively is trying to promote a number of things that millions of Swifties don't want to use. Sales of Blake Brown, Lively's hair care line, and Betty Booze, her line of alcoholic beverages, fell significantly in the aftermath of the lawsuit. But when Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, publicly claimed that Lively attempted to coerce Swift's hand in order to preserve her own reputation, it was the final straw. How much have her brands lost in sales?Sales of Lively's haircare line, Blake Brown, fell by up to 78% after what she calls a "social manipulation campaign," according to her initial lawsuit. The abrupt and unanticipated negative media campaign against Ms. Lively, according to the complaint, "depressed retail sales of Blake Brown products by 56-78 percent based on internal sales projections,' as per a report by NewsNation. This sharp decline was entirely inconsistent with the high satisfaction ratings that Blake Brown products obtained in the substantial consumer testing conducted prior to launch or its early success following launch, as per the complaint. This week, however, Puck revealed that Target, which sells the Blake Brown collection, is experiencing sharp declines in consumer sales. Are Taylor Swift's fans influencing the boycott?According to a report published by Puck this week, Lively was being accused by Baldoni's legal team of attempting to use a hair and body mist, Blake Brown's first new product since last summer, to blackmail Taylor Swift, into giving Lively public support or else "risk the release of a decade's worth of private texts between the stars." Swifties were not amenable to this and avoided any interaction with Lively. Puck was informed by a Target insider that Blake Brown's total sales in 2025 will be "less than $15 million." "It went from a $100 million brand to a $15 million brand.' Blake Brown "is a non-conversation" at Target. Neither Taylor Swift's admirers nor any of their mutual friends are endorsing Blake Lively over her. FAQs Why are fans boycotting Blake Lively's brands? Swifties are avoiding her products following allegations that she attempted to press Taylor Swift during a legal dispute. How bad are Blake's businesses' sales losses? Her haircare line's sales have reportedly dropped by up to 78% and are expected to fall below $15 million by 2025.
