Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement in 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their legal dispute stemming from the filming of 'It Ends With Us,' avoiding a trial. The lawsuit, which included allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, was narrowed by the court to focus primarily on retaliation and breach of contract claims. Both parties released a joint statement expressing hope for closure and a respectful path forward.
- ▪Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their legal battle on May 4, 2026.
- ▪The lawsuit originated from allegations Lively made in December 2024, including sexual harassment and retaliation during the filming of 'It Ends With Us.'
- ▪Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed most of Lively's claims, allowing only retaliation and breach of contract claims to proceed.
- ▪A joint statement emphasized pride in the film and a commitment to safe, respectful workplaces.
- ▪The case drew significant public attention, with discussions about reputation management and media influence in Hollywood disputes.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
In Court Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement in 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni became embroiled in a heated legal battle after filming 'It Ends With Us' together By Lauryn Overhultz Fox News Published May 4, 2026 4:35pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Blake Lively's audio message to Justin Baldoni released An audio message sent from Blake Lively to Justin Baldoni was released in the legal battle between the two 'It Ends With Us' co-stars. (Credit: SDNY) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni chose to settle their nearly two-year-long legal battle weeks before trial, Fox News Digital can confirm.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Fox News.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Fox News
