She says the paper never contacted her before publishing a story that tied her to a smear campaign against the actress.

The libel lawsuit accuses the Times of relying "almost entirely" on what it describes as "Lively's unverified and self-serving narrative."

Among several claims, the lawsuit accuses Ryan Reynolds and Blake of allegedly “berating” Justin in an “inappropriate and humiliating” manner at their NYC penthouse while other celebrity guests walked in and out.