Candace Owens claims victory as Blake Lively claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed before May 2026 trial (Image via Getty)
Candace Owens spoke out right after a big court update in the legal fight between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. A federal judge has dismissed most of Blake Lively’s claims, cutting the case down to just three issues before trial. This decision changes the direction of the lawsuit in a major way. The ruling came from Judge Lewis Liman, who removed 10 out of 13 claims. The dismissed claims include sexual harassment, conspiracy, and defamation. Now, only breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation will move forward. The trial is scheduled for May 18, 2026.Soon after the news came out, Candace Owens posted her reaction on X, taking credit for the outcome. Her post quickly caught attention, especially because she had been linked to the case earlier during the legal process.
Candace Owens responds after Blake Lively claims against Justin Baldoni are dismissed by Judge Lewis Liman
Candace Owens reacted strongly on April 3, 2026. She wrote, “Everybody please congratulate me on Blake Lively’s psycho claims about Justin Baldoni being dismissed. We worked really hard on that one. In the end, truth wins.”Her response connects back to what happened months earlier. In July 2025, Blake Lively’s legal team sent a subpoena to Candace Owens. According to Entertainment Weekly, this was linked to Owens’ public comments about Blake Lively, which the actress’s team believed were part of a wider effort to damage her image.Candace Owens pushed back on that idea. She said she was never paid to support anyone and made it clear her views were personal. Speaking on her YouTube channel, she said, “I truly looked at this lawsuit when it all came out in January, and I just thought that you were a bad person. Truly, from the bottom of my heart, I think you and Ryan are bad people. There is nobody involved, nobody has ever been involved in making me come to that conclusion.”Her strong words added more attention to an already high-profile case.
Judge Lewis Liman decision reshapes Blake Lively lawsuit against Justin Baldoni before May 18, 2026 trial
The court’s decision has now narrowed the case. Judge Lewis Liman dismissed the majority of claims, which means the trial will now focus only on a few specific issues. As reported by The Guardian, the remaining claims are breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation.Blake Lively’s legal team said this is not a loss. Her lawyer, Sigrid McCawley, explained their position clearly. She said, “This case has always been and will remain focused on the devastating retaliation and the extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation because she stood up for safety on the set and that is the case that is going to trial.”She also explained why the sexual harassment claims were dismissed. According to her, the court did not say nothing happened. Instead, the judge ruled that Blake Lively was working as an independent contractor, not an employee, which affected how those claims were treated.Earlier, Blake Lively’s lawyers had accused Justin Baldoni of inappropriate behavior during filming. These claims included unwanted physical contact and comments about her appearance. However, those specific claims will not be part of the trial anymore.Now, the focus shifts to whether there was any retaliation and if there was an organized effort to harm Blake Lively’s public image. The final outcome will depend on what is proven in court starting May 2026.
