Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s bitter legal dispute has come to a close.
The two actors, who starred together in 2024 movie It Ends With Us, have reportedly reached a settlement, with neither party admitting any wrongdoing. Lively, 38, had previously accused Baldoni, 42, of sexual harassment on set, including allegations that he showed her a video of his wife’s live birth.
Additionally, Lively claimed that a meeting took place on set — attended by her husband Ryan Reynolds in a show of support — to address Baldoni’s alleged conduct and establish boundaries for the remainder of the project. Following the film’s release, Lively found herself at the center of an online bullying campaign, being labeled a “mean girl,” which she later alleged was part of a deliberately orchestrated smear effort. It comes after Jameela Jamil wrote a scathing ‘suicide bomber’ text about Lively.
Spokespeople for both parties told NBC News, “The end product — the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life. Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind.
“We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard. We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments.
“It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online.”
In December 2024, Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, citing alleged sexual harassment on the movie’s set. She further claimed that Baldoni and his team orchestrated a smear campaign targeting her, reports The Mirror US.
Lively alleged she lost out on $300 million worth of deals as a direct result.
Baldoni vigorously denied the allegations. In retaliation, he filed a $400 million lawsuit against Lively and her husband Reynolds, charging them with defamation. A judge, however, dismissed his lawsuit.
In April 2026, portions of Lively’s lawsuit were thrown out, leaving just three claims to be considered by the court. Her sexual harassment allegations were dismissed on a technicality — she was categorized as an independent contractor rather than an employee, meaning the judge ruled she was not afforded legal protection under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman further wrote, “creative artists … must have some amount of space to experiment within the bounds of an agreed script without fear of being held liable for sexual harassment.”
Nevertheless, the judge indicated she may still have grounds for a breach of contract claim and retaliation after raising her concerns with on-set management. The judge noted that Baldoni’s PR team “at least arguably crossed the line.” With the trial just two weeks away, news of the settlement broke, though its specific terms were not immediately made public.
The Express US reached out to representatives for both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni seeking comment.
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