Fin 2024, Blake Lively filed a complaint against director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment on the set of the film Jamais plus (It Ends With Us)and also accused him of having led a smear campaign against him. Subsequently, the filmmaker firmly denied these accusations and also filed a complaint against Blake Lively, in particular for defamation. For two years, the two versions clashed both on the media and judicial levels. A trial between the two American stars was to open on May 18, 2026, and Justin Baldoni had planned to testify there, just like the former star of the series Gossip Girl. But finally, after almost two years of battle, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have just close their dispute without going to a jury.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach an agreement a few days before their trial
In a joint press release published on May 4, 2026, revealed by TMZthe two stars announced that they had reached an amicable agreement. “We recognize the difficulties encountered during this process and understand that the concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard… We sincerely hope that this will allow to close this file and move forward in a constructive and calm manner“their lawyers said. The terms of the agreement have not been revealed, but both parties insist on their desire to turn the page and préserver l’image du long-métrage. “The film It Ends With Us is a source of pride for us all”they write, recalling their objective of “raise awareness and have a real impact in the lives of survivors of domestic violence”.
Most of Blake Lively’s charges dismissed
Since the start of this affair, Blake Lively has always been able to count on the support of her husband, Ryan Reynolds. However, she experienced several legal setbacks. Thus, a few days ago, the federal judge decided to dismiss 10 out of 13 charges ahead of the trial, including accusations of sexual harassment, defamation and conspiracy. “The sexual harassment case fails, not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined that Blake Lively was an independent worker, not an employee.”indicated the actress’ lawyer. On the other hand, the accusations of “digital violence”against which the actress regularly fights on social networks, still had to be studied.
Her lawyer then assured that Blake Lively was ready to testify and suggested that a negotiated outcome was not excluded. This path finally came to fruition, putting an end to a particularly followed legal drama in Hollywood.
