Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Reject Settlement as Trial Set for May 18

Trial Preparations Advance After Settlement Rejection Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni rejected a settlement bid before the trial on Lively's remaining allegations of retaliation, breach of contract, and aiding and abetting retaliation.

The trial is set to begin on May 18 in federal court in Lower Manhattan. Filming and photography will not be allowed inside the courthouse during the trial. Lively, aged 38, filed a proposed witness list over the weekend that includes herself, Ryan Reynolds, Jenny Slate, Isabela Ferrer, Robyn Lively, Stephanie Jones, and Melissa Nathan.

Justin Baldoni, aged 42, plans to testify in the trial. A list of proposed jury questions mentions Taylor Swift, though Taylor Swift is not listed as a witness in the case.

Background of Legal Dispute Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni in December 2024.

The lawsuit claims Justin Baldoni subjected Blake Lively to sexual harassment and a smear campaign while shooting the movie It Ends With Us. Justin Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively in response. A judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit.

Earlier this month, a judge dismissed 13 of Blake Lively's 16 claims against Justin Baldoni. All of Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni have been dismissed.

Remaining Claims and Court Proceedings The trial will address Blake Lively's remaining three claims of retaliation, breach of contract, and aiding and abetting retaliation.

com reported on the developments in the case, including the dismissal of claims and the upcoming trial date. The proceedings follow the rejection of the settlement bid by both parties.