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Director Fights Back Against NY Times in Defamation Lawsuit Saga
2 Oct
Summary
- Baldoni files defamation suit against Lively and NY Times in January 2025
- Baldoni's defamation case was dismissed in June 2025
- NY Times now suing Baldoni for $150,000 in legal fees and damages
The ongoing legal saga surrounding the upcoming movie "It Ends With Us" has taken another turn. In January 2025, the film's director, Justin Baldoni, filed a defamation lawsuit against actress Blake Lively and the New York Times, alleging a smear campaign against him. However, Baldoni's case was dismissed back in June 2025.
Now, the New York Times is suing Baldoni, seeking around $150,000 in attorney's fees, damages, and more. The publication claims it had the right to cover the story under its fair report privilege and that Baldoni had no grounds to sue the outlet in the first place.
Baldoni's lawyers have issued a strong response, vowing to stay hard at work and fight the latest legal challenge. They argue that the NY Times' lawsuit is without merit and that the director will continue to defend himself against these claims.
The legal battle has already cost Lively and Baldoni a significant amount of time and money, and the latest development is likely to add to their legal expenses. As the situation continues to unfold, more stories surrounding this book-to-movie adaptation are expected to emerge in the coming months.
