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Blake Lively was spotted enjoying a night out in New York City with Salma Hayek and Lively’s sister, Robyn, amid her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni over the film It Ends With Us. The trio dined at the RH Rooftop Restaurant, with Hayek and Robyn both dressed in denim outfits, while Lively chose black leather pants paired with a white tank top and jacket.
Lively and Hayek have been close friends since working together on the 2012 film Savages, and their connection has stayed strong over the years. Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s husband, has also collaborated with Hayek in The Hitman’s Bodyguard movies, making their friendship feel more like a tight-knit circle. They often enjoy family dinners and “girls’ nights” together, showing how important their bond is, especially during stressful times.
Back in 2017, Hayek praised Lively’s courage at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon. She described Lively as fearless and confident, someone who stood up to the biggest bullies in the entertainment industry without hesitation. Hayek admired Lively’s clear sense of self and determination, saying she “knows exactly what she wants.”
This dinner outing came at a time when Lively’s legal battle with Baldoni has heated up, especially after Taylor Swift was subpoenaed as part of the case. However, Swift’s team quickly clarified that her involvement was limited to licensing her song My Tears Ricochet for the movie’s soundtrack, which featured 19 artists. They emphasized that Swift has been busy touring the world and didn’t even watch the film during its release.
As the legal drama continues, Blake Lively’s public appearances with close friends like Salma Hayek show she’s leaning on her support system. The trial itself is scheduled for March 2026.