Blake Lively’s Met Gala 2026 entourage post-Justin Baldoni settlement included her family member
Blake Lively attended the 2026 Met Gala hours after settling her legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, appearing on the red carpet with her cousin William McAlpin. She wore a 2006 Versace gown with a long train that required assistance during her ascent of the museum steps. Lively also honored her children by carrying a purse featuring their artwork, while both she and Baldoni expressed hope for closure and a respectful environment moving forward.
- ▪Blake Lively settled her legal battle with Justin Baldoni on the same day as the 2026 Met Gala.
- ▪Her cousin William McAlpin accompanied her and helped manage her gown on the red carpet.
- ▪Lively carried a Judith Leiber purse adorned with artwork made by her four children.
- ▪Both Lively and Baldoni released a joint statement expressing pride in the film 'It Ends With Us' and a commitment to respectful workplaces.
- ▪The legal dispute, which involved allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, was resolved before the scheduled May 18 trial date.
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Celebrity News Blake Lively’s Met Gala 2026 entourage post-Justin Baldoni settlement included her family member By Alexandra Bellusci Published May 5, 2026, 12:12 p.m. ET Spotted: Blake Lively and one of her family members on the Upper East Side. Just hours after the actress settled her legal battle with “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni on Monday, the “Gossip Girl” alum attended the 2026 Met Gala with her cousin William McAlpin by her side. Lively, 38, walked the red carpet during fashion’s biggest night in a 2006 archival Versace gown. McAlpin and another male were photographed assisting her with her dress as she made her way up the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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