She’s embroiled in a highly-publicised legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni.
But actress Blake Lively was all business as she attended a event for her cocktail brand Betty Booze in New York City on Wednesday.
The appearance comes after Baldoni’s legal team issued a statement after his $400 million (AUD $613 million) lawsuit against Lively, Ryan Reynolds and their publicist was dismissed.
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A judge also dismissed actor and director Baldoni’s lawsuit against The New York Times.
During the outing, the Gossip Girl star, 37, looked chic in a colourful set, a dress and matching cropped blazer, with turquoise heels.
She spoke to the crowd at the event, which reportedly marked the launch of her new Betty Booze Vodka Ice Tea flavours, which appeared to be followed by a beading and jewellery activity afterwards.
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“We’re so proud to be here,” Lively told the crowd, according to People.
“They really are from recipes in my home, something that we make over and over again.”
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On June 9, Lively also stepped out at a Chanel event, the Chanel Tribeca Artists Dinner, dressed in pieces from the luxury fashion house.
After the dismissal, Lively said in part: “While the suit against me was defeated, so many don’t have the resources to fight back.”
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Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman said in part of a statement shared with outlets including CNN following the dismissal: “Ms. Lively and her team’s predictable declaration of victory is false, so let us be clear about the latest ruling.”
“The Court has invited us to amend four out of the seven claims against Ms. Lively, which will showcase additional evidence and refined allegations.
“This case is about false accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation and a nonexistent smear campaign…”
He added Baldoni’s team still have “the same confidence” amid the legal battle and thanked “the Internet sleuth community”.
The trial is due to take place in March next year.
The actress first sued for alleged sexual harassment and claims he tried to ruin her reputation. Baldoni denied the claims. He countersued for alleged defamation and extortion.
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