Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in 'It Ends With Us' case
The confidential deal ends a yearlong dispute over harassment and retaliation claims, and no money changed hands, sources said.
- On Monday, May 4, 2026, actress Blake Lively made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Met Gala in New York City, wearing a 2006 archival Versace gown in pastel watercolor tones.
- Hours before her appearance, Lively and co-star Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their nearly two-year legal battle over the 2024 film It Ends With Us, which had been scheduled for trial.
- Complementing her gown, Lively carried a bedazzled Judith Leiber handbag featuring artwork from her four children—James, Inez, Betty, and Olin—and wore custom Lorraine Schwartz jewelry including a 30-carat yellow diamond ring.
- A Met Gala standout since 2008, Lively famously does not work with a stylist, describing her dress as "Met-ified" with an added train to match the "Costume Art" theme.
- The settlement brings closure to the dispute involving allegations of harassment and retaliation, as Lively and Baldoni released a joint statement expressing pride in It Ends With Us and commitment to safe working environments.
332 Articles
332 Articles
This Is How Much Blake Lively Got In Her Settlement With Justin Baldoni
ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images; XNY/Star Max/GC Images/Getty ImagesIt Ends With Us actually ended with a settlement. On May 4, Blake Lively concluded her years-long legal battle against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, agreeing to settle just two weeks before the case was set to go to trial on May 18. And some fans might be surprised just how much money the two got out of their settlement. As first reported by TMZ, Lively …
Blake Lively Branded a 'Hypocrite' After Met Gala Appearance
Photo Credit: Taylor Hill / Getty Images Blake Lively recently graced the red carpet at Met Gala 2026. The actress donned a pastel archival Versace gown with jewel details and a voluminous skirt. This appearance took place on the same day Lively settled her lawsuit with Justin Baldoni. Now, as per a source, Lively is being called a hypocrite for attending the fashion event for important reasons. Blake Lively’s ‘utter hypocrisy’ called out after …
Who Won the Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Battle? The Lawyers
Barely an hour before Blake Lively walked the red carpet at last night's MET Gala, the news broke that she and Justin Baldoni had surprisingly settled their legal dispute. I say surprisingly because it sure looked like neither side was... Read more...
After more than two years of judicial confrontations and cross accusations, actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni announced on Monday an agreement to end the legal dispute that confronted them since the shooting of the film It Ends With Us (Romper The Circle).The information was published by The New York Times, which detailed that this understanding was sealed when both sides were preparing for a high-profile media trial, set for May 18 at the …
A high-profile Hollywood feud has come to an end: What we know
NEW YORK CITY, New York — Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their closely watched legal dispute tied to the 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” bringing an end to a contentious case that had been headed toward trial.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
