Blake Lively Subpoenas Perez Hilton and Candace Owens in Baldoni Smear Campaign Case
The legal fireworks keep flying as Blake Lively widens her lawsuit’s scope, pulling celebrity commentators into the spotlight over alleged PR collusion.
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Los Angeles, July 1 EST: Well, it was only a matter of time before the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni legal drama got even messier — and more star-studded. Now, some of the internet’s most recognizable firebrands are being pulled directly into the spotlight, subpoenas and all.
Sources confirmed to People that Blake’s legal team has subpoenaed Perez Hilton, Candace Owens, and Andy Signore, digging into what they believe might be a coordinated PR smear campaign against her — allegedly engineered by Baldoni and company after she went public with her sexual harassment claims.
Yes, you read that right. Blake is not playing around.
From Blogosphere to the Courtroom
It’s a bold move, but not exactly surprising if you’ve been following this saga up close. Perez Hilton, the gossip veteran who’s been reviving his brand through documentaries and TikToks, recently weighed in on the case — and even participated in a docuseries tied to the allegations.
Candace Owens has been especially vocal online, turning Blake’s claims into a talking point across her platforms. Though Owens says she hasn’t been officially served yet, you can bet her team is watching their inbox.
And Andy Signore? If you live in YouTube’s pop culture trenches, you know he’s been dissecting this situation from every angle on Popcorned Planet. He hasn’t responded publicly yet, but that silence may not last long.
Hollywood’s Favorite New Plot Twist: Subpoenas
Let’s be real — Hollywood PR wars have gone digital. And Blake’s team is clearly betting that what looked like spontaneous outrage was actually crafted messaging dressed up as fan reaction.
Her lawyers aren’t just looking for tweets and hot takes. They want emails, DMs, receipts — anything that might show Baldoni’s camp pushed influencers and commentators to shape the public narrative. And given how tightly managed most celeb PR arms are? That’s not a wild theory.
Don’t forget, Baldoni’s side tried to subpoena Taylor Swift not long ago (seriously), a move that backfired spectacularly. Swifties weren’t having it, and Baldoni quietly dropped that attempt after a flurry of bad press.
Lively, on the other hand, seems more methodical. She’s already subpoenaed Scooter Braun and his PR outfit HYBE America — which raised plenty of brows in the music-meets-Hollywood circuit.
One well-placed studio source told me, “Blake’s digging deep. And she’s not doing it for show.”
What This Means Going Forward
The trial isn’t even until March 2026, but this case has already become one of the industry’s most scrutinized behind-the-scenes battles — think Bombshell meets House of Cards, with a dash of TMZ.
Baldoni’s side continues to deny any wrongdoing, maintaining that public backlash against Lively wasn’t orchestrated — just “organic.” But if Blake’s team uncovers even a hint of coordination? The courtroom becomes a whole new kind of stage.
For now, discovery continues. And in Hollywood’s most compelling real-life drama this year, everyone’s watching who gets called to testify next — and who might be smart enough to stop talking on camera.
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