Why was the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni trial postponed?

The trial was postponed for two months due to two criminal trials taking precedence.

What is Blake Lively suing Justin Baldoni for?

Blake Lively is suing Justin Baldoni for emotional distress and retaliation, alleging a smear campaign.

When will the It Ends With Us civil trial start?

The It Ends With Us civil trial is now scheduled to start on May 18, 2026.

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Lively vs. Baldoni Trial Delayed: Emotional Distress Case Pushed Back

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Summary

Civil trial between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni postponed by two months.
Lively's lawsuit alleges emotional distress and retaliation from Baldoni.
Trial was originally set for March 9, 2026, now starts May 18, 2026.

Lively vs. Baldoni Trial Delayed: Emotional Distress Case Pushed Back

The civil trial stemming from Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni has been rescheduled, now set to begin on May 18, 2026, a two-month delay from its original March 9, 2026 date. This postponement, announced by Judge Lewis J. Liman of the Southern District of New York, is attributed to the precedence of two criminal trials.

Lively initiated legal action in December 2024, citing emotional distress and retaliation. She alleges that Baldoni and his team orchestrated a smear campaign against her following the film's release and her reporting of alleged sexual harassment. Baldoni's countersuit, filed around the same time, was dismissed by a judge in June 2025.