What made his presence even more intense was the already rocky relationship between both sides. Lively’s legal team had insisted that the deposition happen privately, at her lawyer’s New York office. Meanwhile, Baldoni’s lawyers pushed for something wild: a public hearing on the Madison Square Garden stage, claiming it would raise funds for charity.

In the end, the judge sided with Lively, allowing her to testify in a more comfortable, private setting.

But then — Baldoni walked into the room. He didn’t say a word. Still, according to an insider, “he watched every word she said like a hawk.”

Let’s not forget: Baldoni previously filed a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their longtime PR manager. While the court already dismissed his initial demands, this legal saga is far from over. The main trial is set for March 2026 — and with this level of tension, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrity courtroom dramas in years.