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Blake Lively Secures Legal Win Over Justin Baldoni
7 May
Summary
- Blake Lively's legal team announced a settlement victory over Justin Baldoni on May 7, 2026.
- The settlement ends legal battles stemming from allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
- Both parties have agreed to terms, with Baldoni's team acknowledging Lively's concerns deserved to be heard.
Blake Lively's legal team celebrated a "resounding victory" on May 7, 2026, following a settlement reached with Justin Baldoni on May 4, 2026. The agreement resolves a legal battle that began in December 2024, initiated by Lively's allegations of sexual harassment and a subsequent smear campaign by Baldoni, which he denied.
Key claims dismissed by a judge in April 2026 included sexual harassment and defamation. However, breach of contract and retaliation claims under California law remained active. Baldoni's countersuit against Lively and Ryan Reynolds, alleging defamation, was dismissed in June 2026.
Attorneys for Lively emphasized that the settlement holds defendants liable for using the legal system to intimidate her and ends claims that she fabricated her allegations. The joint statement from both parties acknowledged Lively's concerns "deserved to be heard" and expressed a commitment to respectful workplaces.
Despite the legal challenges, the cast and crew remain proud of the film "It Ends With Us." The settlement aims to bring closure and allow all involved to move forward constructively and peacefully.
