Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in 'It Ends With Us' case
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their legal dispute over sexual harassment and related claims two weeks before trial, ending a year-long public battle without disclosing settlement terms.
- Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and an online smear campaign during their work on the 2024 film It Ends With Us, which Baldoni denied, leading to multiple lawsuits and counter-lawsuits that were eventually dismissed.
- A judge dismissed most of Lively’s claims in April 2025, allowing only breach of contract and retaliation claims to proceed, ruling she was an independent contractor not covered under federal sexual harassment laws.
- The controversy affected both stars’ careers and public images, with Baldoni losing agency representation and awards, while Lively initially received support but later faced divided public opinion.
- Both parties emphasized their shared pride in the film and commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence survivors in a joint statement following the settlement announcement.
