Does it end with this? Justin Baldoni's lawyer publishes settlement with Blake Lively
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have reached a settlement in their legal dispute over the film "It Ends With Us," with Baldoni's lawyer releasing the full agreement to provide clarity and promote closure for both parties.
- The settlement ends the litigation, bars future claims related to the dispute, includes a joint public statement, and leaves the decision on Lively's request for attorneys' fees and damages to the court.
- The legal battle began in December 2024 when Lively filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign by Baldoni and his production company; both parties subsequently filed multiple lawsuits against each other.
- Several claims were dismissed or narrowed by a federal judge, with Lively allowed to pursue certain retaliation claims related to harm to her reputation, while Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit was dismissed.
- Both actors issued a joint statement expressing commitment to safe workplaces and hope that the settlement brings closure and allows all involved to move forward respectfully and peacefully.
