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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle 'It Ends With Us' Lawsuit
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their legal dispute stemming from the 2024 film 'It Ends With Us,' avoiding a trial scheduled for May 18. Lively had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign, though a judge dismissed most claims.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a lawsuit stemming from the production of the film "It Ends With Us," according to statements from both parties and court records. The agreement was reached two weeks before a scheduled trial date of May 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, presided over by Judge Lewis Liman.
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The parties issued a joint statement on May 4, 2026, which read: "We are pleased to announce that we have reached a resolution in the litigation involving It Ends With Us. We are proud of the film we created together and the important message it conveys about ending the cycle of domestic violence.
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. We are committed to fostering safe and respectful work environments in our industry and beyond.
Lively filed the lawsuit in December 2024 against Baldoni, his production company Wayfarer Studios, and others, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, and related claims during the filming of "It Ends With Us," which Baldoni directed and in which both starred.
The film premiered in August 2024. According to the complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and later moved to federal court, Lively claimed Baldoni made inappropriate comments, added unscripted sexual content, and discussed his pornography addiction.
The suit also alleged that Wayfarer Studios conducted a retaliatory smear campaign after Lively raised concerns about on-set misconduct.
Baldoni denied all allegations. In January 2025, he filed a $400 million countersuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, their publicist Leslie Sloane, and others, alleging defamation, extortion, and interference with business relations.
