Lively and Baldoni Face a Delicate Comeback Run in Hollywood

The Hollywood Reporter’s industry survey following Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s settlement finds Hollywood wary about hiring either in the near term. Lively is seen as more likely to rebound with selective, potentially villainous roles, while Baldoni faces a tougher road—possibly returning to TV or self-financing ventures via his Wayfarer outfit. Public scrutiny and the ongoing fallout from their high‑profile legal clash could cap early paydays, though Reynolds’ involvement and the success of It Ends With Us offer potential leverage for future opportunities.