Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their lawsuit over the It Ends With Us film, a case that had spanned roughly two years and was nearing trial with both stars anticipated to testify. The settlement was announced by their legal teams, aligning with reports from BBC News, ABC News and The New York Times that describe the resolution ahead of trial and a commitment to workplaces free of improprieties. The New York Times notes Lively’s harassment claim amid Baldoni’s denial of a smear campaign, all of which is presented as part of the settlement coverage across sources.

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Lively and Baldoni both attended a hearing in person in February at New York federal court
BBC News
BBC News
Lean Left
5/4/2026

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film

Co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a lawsuit that followed filming ​of the 2024 movie It Ends With Us. The settlement comes just two weeks ahead of a scheduled trial, where both stars were expected to testify. The Hollywood legal battle began in 2024 when Lively sued Baldoni, accusing him of.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us' dispute
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
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5/4/2026

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us' dispute

NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us." The two sides settled their legal dispute Monday ahead of a planned trial over Lively's claims that Baldoni conspired with publicists to preemptively destroy her.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit
ABC News
ABC News
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5/4/2026

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit

"It Ends With Us" co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their nearly two-year legal battle, according to a statement from their legal teams. "We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit
The New York Times5/4/2026

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit

Ms. Lively had accused Mr. Baldoni of waging a smear campaign against her after she complained of harassment when making a film together. He had denied her accusation.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in 'It Ends With Us' case
NBC News
NBC News
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5/4/2026

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in 'It Ends With Us' case

The legal battle between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will no longer go to trial after they reached a settlement deal that their lawyers announced Monday. The two effectively ended their yearslong legal dispute after a court-ordered settlement conference last week. The terms of the.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement in 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit
Fox News5/4/2026

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement in 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit

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) Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni chose to settle their nearly two-year-long legal battle weeks before trial, Fox News Digital can confirm. "The end product – the movie.

Reuters
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Reuters
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5/4/2026

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us'

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer avoid trial after settlement reached | CNN
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5/4/2026

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer reach settlement, two weeks ahead of trial start

The high-profile legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s production company will no longer go to trial after the parties announced a settlement just two weeks before jury selection was slated to begin. Details of the settlement agreement were not immediately available. Lively filed a complaint alleging.