Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have finally come to an agreement in a legal dispute regarding the production of the film It Ends With Us. The deal was reached just weeks before the much-anticipated trial began.
According to a report by The Guardian, which was reported on Tuesday, May 5, the details of the settlement were not made public.
In a joint statement, the lawyers for both parties said the film It Ends With Us remains a work they are proud of. They also emphasized the film's goal to raise awareness of survivors of domestic violence.
"We recognize the process presents challenges and are aware of the concerns Ms. Lively has raised are worthy of being heard," the joint statement said, quoted by The Guardian.
They also expressed their continued commitment to a workplace free from inappropriate actions and a non-productive environment.
The dispute began with the production of the film in 2024. Lively, the main actress in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. Baldoni also directed and starred in the film.
Lively also accused Baldoni's production company, Wayfarer Studios, of retaliation after he raised concerns about Baldoni's alleged behavior.
In her complaint, Lively accused Baldoni of including unnecessary improvised sexual content. She also accused there was a retaliation scheme set up to silence her and others.
Baldoni denied it through legal channels. He filed a defamation lawsuit worth 400 million US dollars against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. He also sued The New York Times for 250 million US dollars after an article titled We Can Bury Anyone: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine was published.
Baldoni claimed Lively and Reynolds were trying to damage his reputation to "take control" of the film. His lawsuit also contained extortion allegations.
In June 2025, Lively withdrew two claims of emotional distress against Baldoni. A few days later, US district judge in New York, Lewis Liman, dismissed Baldoni's lawsuit against Lively and Reynolds, as well as a lawsuit against The New York Times.
In April, Liman also rejected most of Lively's claims against Baldoni. A total of 10 of the 13 allegations were dismissed, including harassment, conspiracy, and defamation.
Three claims remain ahead of the trial: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation. However, the case was eventually dropped after the two parties reached an agreement.
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