Blake Lively Under Fire? Inside the Court Battle With Perez Hilton Amid Smear Campaign Allegations

Hollywood actress Blake Lively is at the center of a high-profile legal drama involving celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. While internet rumors explode with claims of doxxing and court scoldings, the real story behind the headlines is a complex legal battle over online harassment, subpoenas, and the murky boundaries of influencer accountability.

It all began when Lively filed a lawsuit against her former co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of orchestrating a covert smear campaign against her. As part of the case, Lively’s legal team issued subpoenas to more than 40 online commentators, including right-wing personality Candace Owens and gossip blogger Perez Hilton. The subpoenas demand access to content and communications that may reveal coordination behind hundreds of negative posts targeting Lively.

One such target, Perez Hilton, publicly objected to the subpoena, claiming it was overly broad and invasive. In court, Hilton accused Lively’s team of attempting to silence media coverage under the guise of legal discovery. He further alleged that the actress was “weaponizing the legal system” to punish critics—an accusation Lively’s lawyers vehemently denied.

Contrary to viral social media rumors, no judge has publicly “slammed” Blake Lively for doxxing. In fact, the judge in the case recently ruled in her favor, sealing her deposition transcript from public release, citing privacy and the risk of media misinterpretation. The court also issued a warning to Perez Hilton over conduct in online discussions about the case, suggesting he refrain from using the subpoena as fodder for social media attacks.

Still, the court of public opinion remains divided. Some believe Lively is overreaching—using her resources to intimidate smaller creators. YouTuber McKenzie Folks, who had only a few followers, told The Times she was stunned to receive a subpoena from Lively’s legal team. “I just made one video,” she said. “Now I’m part of a legal war I never asked for.”

Others, however, argue that the case reflects a deeper issue: the unchecked power of social media to destroy reputations through viral misinformation. Lively’s lawyers claim Hilton published over 500 targeted posts about her, using names like “Lying Lively” and “Blackface Blake”—language they call “defamatory and malicious.”

Despite online headlines accusing Lively of “doxxing” Hilton’s personal data, there’s no legal filing or evidence that supports those claims. The actual court filings involve requests for communications and metadata—not private family details or banking records. Legal analysts warn that misleading clickbait headlines may be fueling public misunderstanding of a complex and sensitive lawsuit.

As the case unfolds, Blake Lively has remained mostly silent, choosing not to engage publicly while proceedings are ongoing. Perez Hilton, meanwhile, continues to rally support on social media, framing the case as a battle for free speech and independent journalism.

Whether the court ultimately rules in Lively’s favor or not, the case is already sending a chilling message to influencers, bloggers, and social media users: online content can carry serious legal consequences—especially when reputations and careers are on the line.