Blake Lively was named on the Time100 most influential people list during her on-going legal battle against Justin Baldoni. The "Gossip Girl" star was praised by civil rights activist Sherrilyn Ifill.

Blake Lively’s spot on the Time 100 Most Influential People list has sparked backlash online, with critics calling the choice “disgusting” and “embarrassing.”The Gossip Girl star’s name was placed in the

On April 16, Time Magazine announced its annual Time100 list, with 100 people, from “Icons” to “Leaders,” who represent the 100 Most Influential People of 2025. Among the list was Blake Lively, an actress who has been embroiled in a legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni since December 2024.