Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle 'It Ends With Us' Lawsuit

In prior years, Lively's Met Gala appearances featured distinctive designs aligned with each theme.

For the 2018 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination' event on May 7, 2018, in New York, she wore an Atelier Versace gown with a beaded ruby, gold, and emerald bodice, a burgundy skirt with intricate beading, and a halo-inspired headpiece.

At the 2017 'Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between' gala on May 1, 2017, in New York, Lively chose a gold Atelier Versace mermaid gown with blue ombre feathers on the train and draped gold beading on the bodice. For the 2016 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology' theme on May 2, 2016, in New York, she appeared in a light pink strapless Burberry gown with red floral details and a floor-length cape.

In 2014, for 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' on May 5, 2014, in New York, Lively wore a Gucci champagne-colored gown with a flowy cape, intricate beading, and red earrings. The 2013 'Punk: Chaos to Couture' event on May 6, 2013, in New York saw her in a strapless Gucci gown with a gray bodice, black layered train, and dangly diamond earrings.

Lively's 2011 look for 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' on May 2, 2011, in New York featured a neutral-colored Chanel gown with intricate silver designs on the bodice and draped fabric, complemented by her strawberry blonde hair that year.

For the 2010 'American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity' theme on May 3, 2010, in New York, she opted for a one-shoulder lapis mini dress by Marchesa with a ruffled floral design and see-through black heels. In 2009, at the 'The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion' gala on May 4, 2009, in New York, Lively wore a celestial cobalt blue flowy Versace gown with one sleeve.

Her Met Gala debut in 2008, for 'Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy' on May 5, 2008, in New York, included a black Ralph Lauren mermaid-style gown with black feathers on the bottom, paired with black gloves, diamond bracelets, and matching earrings.

Forbes reported that Lively settled her remaining claims against Baldoni’s production company weeks before the May 4, 2026, announcement, marking the end of the legal saga. The settlement avoided a trial that would have drawn further attention to behind-the-scenes tensions in Hollywood productions.

Multiple sources, including ABC and BBC News, confirmed the timing of the announcement coincided with Lively's public appearance at the gala.

The joint statement highlighted the film's role in raising awareness about domestic violence, aligning with the story's themes.