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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Legal Battle Over 'It Ends With Us' Dispute
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their legal case stemming from allegations of harassment and a smear campaign during the production of 'It Ends With Us.' Documents unsealed after the deal reveal depositions, financial details, and brand performance data. The joint statement emphasizes commitment to awareness for domestic violence survivors.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement deal in their legal battle over allegations tied to the film 'It Ends With Us,' with the agreement announced on May 5, 2026. Documents in the case were unsealed and entered into the public record shortly after, including transcripts of depositions taken in the lead-up to a potential trial.
NBC News reported that the packets of PDFs were unsealed on Monday, which corresponds to May 4, 2026.
The settlement followed Lively's allegation that Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios orchestrated a retaliatory smear campaign after she spoke out about sexual harassment on the set of 'It Ends With Us,' claiming it harmed her career prospects. Baldoni denied Lively’s allegations.
The legal battle involved the co-stars, with Lively playing Lily Bloom and Baldoni portraying Ryle Kincaid while also directing the film.
It acknowledged: 'the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. The joint statement added: 'We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments. Baldoni’s representatives said on May 5, 2026, they had no additional comment on the unsealed files.
Lively’s representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment on May 5, 2026, and Hoover’s representatives also did not immediately respond to a request for comment on that date. The unsealed documents include a 19-page transcript of a deposition from Colleen Hoover, the author of 'It Ends With Us,' who was credited as an executive producer on the film.
