Blake Lively was seen in New York City on Tuesday night, attending an event in a striking little black dress. The 39-year-old actress was present for a celebration marking the launch of jeweler Brent Neale's new holiday collection, according to E! News.
Lively, who recently discussed her elaborate beauty regimen, opted for a classic glamorous look. Her off-the-shoulder minidress was adorned with sequins and featured a black bow detail. The dress's short skirt highlighted her legs, complemented by clear Christian Louboutin heels with black-tipped toes. Her long blonde hair cascaded in waves over her shoulders. She accessorized with a black leather hobo handbag, dangling earrings, and multiple rings.
The public appearance comes after Lively's legal dispute with her former co-star and director Justin Baldoni, stemming from the film "It Ends With Us." The settlement was reached shortly before their trial was scheduled to begin. Baldoni was ordered to pay $400,000 of Lively's legal fees.
Lively had previously sued Baldoni and his production company in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. She claimed he orchestrated a smear campaign against her after she raised concerns about his on-set behavior. Baldoni denied the allegations, asserting that Lively sought to gain creative control of the movie. His countersuit was dismissed in June 2025, and the settlement was finalized in May of the current year.
In addition to her public outing, Lively recently shared insights into her nighttime beauty routine on Instagram Stories. She posted a video showing her using red-light therapy headgear and a sheet mask, joking that her efforts were to achieve a "first trimester of life" look. She also noted the ambient lighting from her children's star projector.
Lively, who is a mother of four with husband Ryan Reynolds, frequently shares aspects of her beauty and hair routines on social media. In August, she posted a video detailing her quick preparation process as a busy mother and businesswoman.