Legal Battle Erupts Over Viral Comments on Former NFL Star's Anatomy
Attorneys representing Haley Kalil, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, are expressing strong confidence that a judge will throw out the lawsuit filed by her ex-husband, former NFL star Matt Kalil. The legal action centres on viral remarks Haley made about the size of his manhood during a livestream last November, which Matt claims led to widespread ridicule.
Motion to Dismiss Filed on Free Speech Grounds
Earlier this week, Haley's legal team submitted an official motion to dismiss the invasion of privacy case, which was initiated by Matt Kalil at the end of 2025. In her filing, Haley insists she was not mocking her ex-husband but rather providing a truthful, autobiographical account of the anatomical incompatibility that she says destroyed their marriage.
Her lawyers argue that Minnesota has a longstanding commitment to free speech, which they believe is crucial in this context. Matthew Bialick, Haley's legal counsel, told TMZ that they believe the motion will be granted. He emphasised that allowing a lawsuit to proceed against a woman for sharing her own experiences of sexual trauma would undermine core values of free expression.
Contrasting Narratives in a High-Profile Dispute
The retired offensive tackle, who was a fourth-overall pick for the Minnesota Vikings and made the Pro Bowl in his rookie season, contends that Haley's comments subjected him to public humiliation. However, Haley has fought back vigorously, accusing Matt of cherry-picking her words to create a false narrative. She maintains that she was actually praising him and describing her own sexual trauma, which she claims rendered a normal sexual relationship impossible.
Her legal team states that their loving union was ultimately hindered by this physical incompatibility. Haley wants the court to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that she cannot be held civilly liable for sharing her own life experiences, especially those related to a highly publicised celebrity marriage.
Opposing Legal Arguments and Personal Impacts
Attorneys for Matt Kalil have firmly rejected this defense. Ryan Saba, representing the former NFL player, scoffed at the motion to dismiss, telling TMZ that Haley wantonly disclosed private and intimate details for the purpose of profiting. He reiterated that a spouse does not have the right to expose confidential marital and sexual details and expects the motion to be completely denied.
The lawsuit highlights the devastating impact on Matt's private life, including harassment directed at his new wife, Keilani Asmus. Since remarrying in the summer of 2024, Kalil claims that Keilani has received a barrage of disgusting messages on social media regarding his anatomy. The suit includes screenshots of messages, which have become increasingly frequent and disturbing over time.
- One message read: Nah there's no way she can take 2 coke cans, sorry.
- Another explicitly asked: Does it hurt to walk?
The couple remains locked in a bitter legal standoff as a judge considers Haley's request to dismiss the case, with both sides presenting starkly different interpretations of the events and their legal implications.
