Episode summary
Megyn Kelly and her guest dissect the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, revealing that Lively has demanded $8 million in legal fees from Baldoni after successfully dismissing his defamation counterclaim, despite losing 10 of her own 13 claims against him. The hosts characterize this as a punitive move against a defendant who likely cannot afford to pay, while Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds possess vastly greater wealth. The discussion touches on Lively's absence from the high-profile Taylor Swift wedding, framing it as a public humiliation for the couple who live near the wedding venue. Kelly and her guest portray both Lively and Swift as mean-spirited individuals, recounting past incidents including Lively's hostile treatment of a Swedish or Norwegian journalist who congratulated her on a visible pregnancy, with Parker Posey participating in the dismissive behavior. The hosts suggest Lively has Amber Heard-ed herself and predict she will struggle to book future acting roles given her reputation for potentially turning on directors. They claim Lively has undergone extensive cosmetic surgery including at least three rhinoplasties and suggest her career success stemmed from alleged connections to Harvey Weinstein rather than talent. The conversation contrasts Lively with Pamela Anderson, who is praised for refusing hotel room meetings with Weinstein and other industry figures, choosing instead to advance her career without sexual compromise despite being a major sex symbol. The hosts argue that Lively is attempting to position herself as a MeToo victim to rehabilitate her public image, and that her $8 million fee demand is an attempt to spin a narrative of legal victory.
