The biggest celebrity lawsuits of all time
Blac Chyna’s legal war with the Kardashians was reality TV turned courtroom spectacle. She sued Kim, Khloe, Kylie, and Kris for $108 million, claiming they killed ‘Rob & Chyna’ and her career. Testimony was messy, accusations flew, and ratings soared. The verdict? Zero dollars for Chyna, proving clout doesn’t guarantee court victories even when everyone is watching. Scarlett Johansson’s clash with Disney proved that even superheroes read contracts closely. She accused the studio of gutting her ‘Black Widow’ backend by dumping it simultaneously on Disney Plus. Johansson sought $50 million, arguing that streaming strategy trumped theatrical promises. Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively turned a romantic drama into a legal soap opera. After Lively accused Baldoni of harassment, lawsuits detonated in every direction. Baldoni sued the New York Times, then sued Lively and Ryan Reynolds for allegedly hijacking creative control. The damages claim? A jaw-dropping $400 million.
2026-02-12T19:58:53Z
Sarah Michelle Gellar leads tributes to actor James Van Der Beek
Hollywood is paying tribute to actor James Van Der Beek. The 'Dawson’s Creek' star passed away at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. Sarah Michelle Gellar commented on the family's Instagram post announcing his passing, writing, "While James' legacy will always live on, this is a huge loss to not just your family but the world.” Chad Michael Murray also commented under the post, calling the late actor "a giant" whose "words, art and humanity inspired all of us – he inspired us to be better.” 'Hamilton' writer Lin Manuel Miranda shared a seflie of himself with Van Der Beek's family with the caption, "My whole heart is with the Van Der Beek family today." In a tribute on Instagram, ‘Dancing With the Stars’ host Alfonso Ribeiro revealed he was able to say a final goodbye to Van Der Beek, writing, “Lucky I got to be there to say goodbye." Former WWE star Stacy Keibler also reflected on his final days, captioning an Instagram photo with him: "When you know time is sacred, you don't waste a single breath." Melissa Joan Hart said on Instagram that she's "heartbroken" by the loss, describing Van Der Beek as "truly a nice guy, a great father, wonderful actor and will always be my first on screen kiss." Ashton Kutcher posted a brief tribute on X, writing, "Had the good fortune of knowing and growing with this guy. Rip."
2026-02-12T12:16:33Z