Blake Lively Subpoenas Perez Hilton and Candace Owens in Explosive Legal Twist — Are They Secretly Working with Justin Baldoni to Expose Serena VanderCrookson’s Hollywood Smear Plot?
Perez Hilton Reacts to Blake Lively’s Subpoena Bombshell: “I Love This. Let Me Testify!”
In a bizarre and sensational twist that could only exist at the intersection of Hollywood drama and legal warfare, Perez Hilton — the self-proclaimed Queen of All Media — has just been allegedly subpoenaed by Blake Lively. Yes, that Blake Lively. According to TMZ, the influencer-turned-blogging titan and controversial conservative pundit Candace Owens have now been drawn into the legal chaos surrounding Lively’s ongoing feud with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni.
And Perez? He’s not mad about it.
In fact, he’s thrilled.
“I LOVE this,” says Perez. “Let me testify!”
Taking to his channel in what can only be described as an iconic moment of digital performance art, Perez greeted his fans with his usual flamboyant charm:
“Hello everybody, it’s Perez, the queen of all media, the original influencer, and allegedly, I have been subpoenaed by Blake Lively.”
He could barely keep a straight face.
TMZ had just dropped the story minutes before, detailing the subpoenas against both Perez Hilton and Candace Owens, claiming they had somehow worked with Baldoni — the allegedly wronged director in the much-maligned production of It Ends With Us — to sabotage or expose Blake Lively in a broader scheme of smear campaigns and conflicting edits.
Let’s be clear: Perez Hilton says he hasn’t received any official documents.
“This is the first time I’m hearing of it,” Perez admitted. “A more accurate headline would be intending to subpoena. I have not been served with anything yet.”
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The Subpoena Drama: Real or PR Play?
So, what exactly is going on here?
According to legal insiders, the timing of this alleged subpoena is suspicious. As Perez himself pointed out:
“Isn’t the discovery deadline today? Don’t all the parties have to submit their documents by the end of today? What’s the point of filing a subpoena now if it can’t be admitted into the case?”
Good question.
If the deadline for discovery has indeed passed, serving a new subpoena could be legally futile — unless it’s part of a broader media strategy rather than actual litigation. And Perez wasn’t shy about calling it out:
“Is this just for show? A PR move by Serena VanderCrookson?” he asked, in a snarky nod to Blake Lively’s Gossip Girl alter ego.
He may be joking, but the theory isn’t far-fetched. Blake Lively’s public image has been in steep decline over the past few months due to both on-set drama with Baldoni and her tone-deaf press tour comments — not to mention her haircare line Blake Brown flopping harder than a fish out of water.
Could this subpoena story be a last-ditch effort to control the narrative?
The Alleged Web of Influence
What’s especially wild is who’s supposedly involved. Perez Hilton and Candace Owens couldn’t be more different — politically, stylistically, or socially. Yet TMZ alleges that both have been subpoenaed for potential involvement or knowledge relating to Baldoni’s legal strategy, suggesting that Lively’s team believes they played some role in coordinating public pressure, leaking internal disputes, or shaping the online narrative against her.
Perez scoffed at the suggestion.
“I haven’t spoken to my lawyer, Brian Friedman — who also represents Justin Baldoni — and he hasn’t told me anything. Also, I’m not calling him about this because he’ll charge me. I’m not paying for conjecture right now.”
Candace Owens, for her part, has yet to respond. But her name appearing in a Hollywood subpoena headline is enough to light up Twitter for days.
Subpoena as Strategy: Lawfare or Laughable?
This whole ordeal speaks to a broader phenomenon happening in the entertainment industry right now — the weaponization of subpoenas not just as legal tools, but as public relations ammunition.
While it’s entirely possible that Lively’s legal team has legitimate reason to drag more names into the mess, the timing is what raises eyebrows. Subpoenas in the case were mostly issued back in February and March, with a few lingering in April. According to Perez:
“I can’t recall any new subpoenas filed recently. If there were, they certainly weren’t served to me.”
So what’s the point? Well, in the court of public opinion, drama sells.
The TMZ headline was a gift-wrapped viral moment — and Perez Hilton, being Perez Hilton, leaned right into it.
“Nothing would make me happier than taking the witness stand and testifying,” he quipped. “Put me up there!”
The Baldoni-Lively Feud: A Quick Recap
The It Ends With Us movie — based on the bestselling Colleen Hoover novel — was supposed to be Blake Lively’s comeback vehicle. Instead, it’s turned into a war zone of bad press, clashing egos, and bizarre behind-the-scenes stories.
Justin Baldoni, who directed the film and co-stars in it, has reportedly clashed with Lively over script changes, wardrobe control, and final edits. Sources close to production told Us Weekly that the set became a two-camp battlefield: Team Justin vs. Team Blake.
Now, with rumors that Lively “hijacked” the editing process and sidelined Baldoni entirely, things have reached a boiling point. Legal filings. NDA disputes. Allegations of retaliation. A $400 million countersuit.
And now? Perez Hilton is allegedly caught in the crossfire.
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Perez Hilton: From Gossip Blogger to Key Witness?
While it may seem laughable to think of Perez Hilton — best known for his pink doodles on paparazzi pics — playing a role in a major Hollywood legal saga, it’s a testament to how strange and interconnected celebrity media has become.
Perez isn’t just a gossip blogger anymore. He’s part of the machine. If he truly has inside knowledge, text messages, or DM threads with Baldoni (as Lively’s team might suggest), that could be considered fair game in discovery.
But for now, Perez insists:
“I’ve got nothing to hide. Serve me. Let’s do this. I’m ready to testify.”
Whether that ever actually happens is unclear. What’s more likely is this will play out in headlines and TikTok clips long before it ever enters a courtroom.
What Happens Next?
As of this writing, no official confirmation has been made by Candace Owens or Baldoni’s legal team regarding the validity of the new subpoenas. But if they are legitimate, and if they somehow make it through the procedural filters, it would mean this legal circus is far from over.
Meanwhile, Perez Hilton has already won the moment. He turned a TMZ headline into a viral monologue, gained thousands of views, and reminded everyone why he’s still relevant after two decades of blogging chaos.
“Let’s discuss everything in the comments section,” he ended with a smile. “I love this.”
And honestly? We do too.