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

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their contentious lawsuit two weeks before trial was set to begin. Lively had sued her It Ends With Us co-star and director for sexual harassment and alleged retaliation through a digital smear campaign after she complained about workplace conditions. The legal battle began in December 2024 when Lively filed complaints with California Civil Rights Department, coinciding with New York Times reporting that exposed text messages from Baldoni’s publicists discussing strategies to “bury” critics. Baldoni countered with defamation claims against both Lively and the Times. A judge previously dismissed most claims from both sides, leaving only three retaliation-related charges for jury consideration. In their joint statement, both parties emphasized commitment to safe workplaces and supporting domestic violence survivors