Trending Now - Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Legal Dispute Remains Unsettled

WHO:

Epoch Times - Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are the primary individuals involved in the legal settlement.

TMZ - Justin Baldoni was seen with his wife, Emily Baldoni.

NY Post - Justin Baldoni is the director of the film "It Ends With Us."

WHAT:

Yahoo - Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, stated that Baldoni views the settlement as a "logical ending" to a case from which he had already been removed as a party.

ABC News - The settlement documents indicate that the remaining action would be dismissed with prejudice, closing the matter for good.

ABC News - A pending request for fees based on a very narrow issue has been with the court since September 2025.

ABC News - Lively's lawyers called the settlement a "resounding victory."

ABC News - Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, stated, "Let's be clear, this is a win and total victory for the Wayfarer parties."

ABC News - The settlement documents indicate that Lively could still seek to recover attorney's fees and additional damages.

ABC News - Once damages are determined, neither side can appeal the decision further, and the remaining action would be dismissed with prejudice.

Yahoo - Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, stated that no money was reportedly exchanged in the settlement, emphasizing that Baldoni is "ecstatic" over the resolution.

Yahoo - Lively's complaint included allegations that Baldoni hired a crisis relations firm to facilitate a "sophisticated, coordinated, and well-financed retaliation plan" against her.

Yahoo - Lively formally sued Baldoni in New York federal court on New Year's Eve, and Baldoni filed a countersuit in January 2025, which was dismissed by a judge in June.

Yahoo - Judge Lewis Liman recently dismissed 10 of Lively's 13 claims against Baldoni, including allegations of sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy.

Yahoo - Justin Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, stated that Baldoni is "ecstatic" over the resolution of the legal battle with Blake Lively, emphasizing that he is "very pleased" with the results of the settlement.

Yahoo - The settlement was announced by representatives for Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios and for Lively, confirming that they reached an agreement ahead of an impending trial.

Yahoo - Lively's complaint against Baldoni included allegations of "invasive, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate behavior" and claimed he coordinated a smear campaign against her.

Yahoo - Baldoni's countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds demanded $400 million in damages, which was thrown out by a judge in June.

Yahoo - The settlement statement highlighted the goal of raising awareness and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors.

TMZ - Blake Lively has filed documents seeking money from Justin Baldoni under a California law, and Baldoni has agreed to abide by whatever the judge decides on the matter.

Fox News - New court filings indicate that negative press from Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni has led to sharp declines in sales for her Betty Buzz brand.

Vulture - The settlement was reached on May 4, avoiding a trial that was set to begin on May 18.

Yahoo - Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, described the settlement as a "huge victory" for Baldoni, who has been involved in the legal battle for almost two years.

Yahoo - The settlement statement emphasized the goal of raising awareness and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors.

Yahoo - Justin Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, stated that Baldoni is "very pleased" with the results of the settlement.

Yahoo - The settlement was reached ahead of an impending trial that was set to focus on Lively's claims of breach of contract and retaliation.

Yahoo - Judge Lewis Liman recently dismissed 10 of Lively's 13 claims against Baldoni, including allegations of sexual harassment and defamation.

Yahoo - Baldoni's countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds demanded $400 million in damages.

NY Post - Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settled their legal battle on Monday.

NY Post - Baldoni was described as "ecstatic" after the settlement.

Epoch Times - Blake Lively settled her legal dispute with Justin Baldoni without receiving a payout.

TMZ - Justin Baldoni was spotted looking relaxed after the settlement.

NY Post - Justin Baldoni was seen smiling in public shortly after the settlement.

WHERE:

Epoch Times - The settlement is related to the film "It Ends With Us."

TMZ - Justin Baldoni was seen in Nashville.

NY Post - Justin Baldoni was photographed in Nashville.

WHEN:

Epoch Times - The London screening of "It Ends With Us" took place on August 8, 2024.

Epoch Times - The world premiere of "It Ends With Us" occurred on August 6, 2024.

HOW:

ABC News - The joint statement from both legal teams emphasized a commitment to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments, expressing hope for constructive and peaceful moving forward.

ABC News - The joint statement from both legal teams emphasized a commitment to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments.

Yahoo - Freedman noted that Baldoni was personally removed from the suit when the judge made a summary judgment that excluded the accusations against him, indicating that the settlement was not directly between Baldoni and Lively.

Yahoo - Freedman stated that Baldoni views the settlement as a "logical ending" to a case from which he had already been removed as a party.

Yahoo - Freedman described the settlement as a "logical ending" to a case from which Baldoni had already been removed as a party.

Epoch Times - The settlement was reached after a long-running legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 23:16 UTC)

Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, announced that Baldoni sees the recent settlement as a "logical ending" to a case from which he had already stepped away. The settlement documents reveal that the remaining action will be dismissed with prejudice, effectively closing the matter for good, while a pending request for fees related to a narrow issue has been with the court since September 2025. Both legal teams issued a joint statement highlighting their commitment to maintaining workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments, expressing hope for a constructive and peaceful path forward.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 21:18 UTC)

In a significant development, Lively's lawyers have described the recent settlement as a "resounding victory," while Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, echoed this sentiment, calling it a "win and total victory for the Wayfarer parties." The settlement documents reveal that Lively may still pursue attorney's fees and additional damages, but once those damages are determined, neither side will be able to appeal the decision, and the remaining action will be dismissed with prejudice. Both legal teams have issued a joint statement highlighting their commitment to ensuring workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 19:29 UTC)

Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, announced that Baldoni is "ecstatic" over a settlement reached in a legal dispute with Lively, although no money was reportedly exchanged. Lively had previously accused Baldoni of orchestrating a retaliation plan against her and formally sued him in New York federal court on New Year's Eve, while Baldoni's countersuit was dismissed last June. Recently, Judge Lewis Liman dismissed ten of Lively's thirteen claims against Baldoni, including serious allegations like sexual harassment and defamation, and Baldoni was personally removed from the suit following a summary judgment.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 17:30 UTC)

Justin Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, announced that Baldoni is "ecstatic" about the resolution of his legal battle with Blake Lively, emphasizing his satisfaction with the settlement reached ahead of an impending trial. The agreement, confirmed by representatives for Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios and Lively, comes after Lively's allegations of "invasive, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate behavior" against Baldoni, which he denied in a countersuit that sought $400 million in damages but was dismissed by a judge. Freedman clarified that Baldoni was removed from the suit due to a summary judgment, indicating that the settlement was not directly between Baldoni and Lively, and it aims to raise awareness for domestic violence survivors.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 15:43 UTC)

Blake Lively has filed legal documents seeking financial compensation from Justin Baldoni, and Baldoni has agreed to accept the judge's decision on the matter. Recent court filings reveal that negative press surrounding Lively's legal battle has resulted in significant drops in sales for her Betty Buzz brand. As the situation unfolds, both parties are awaiting the court's ruling.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 11:36 UTC)

A settlement has been reached in a legal battle involving Baldoni, avoiding a trial that was scheduled to begin on May 18. Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, called the settlement a "huge victory" for his client, who has been engaged in this fight for nearly two years, and emphasized that the goal is to raise awareness and make a meaningful impact for domestic violence survivors. Freedman also noted that Baldoni sees this resolution as a "logical ending" to a case from which he had already stepped away as a party.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 05:57 UTC)

Justin Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, announced that Baldoni is "very pleased" with the results of a settlement reached just before a trial that would have addressed Lively's claims of breach of contract and retaliation. Recently, Judge Lewis Liman dismissed ten of Lively's thirteen claims against Baldoni, which included serious allegations like sexual harassment and defamation. Baldoni had also filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, seeking a staggering $400 million in damages, but Freedman characterized the settlement as a "logical ending" to a case from which Baldoni had already been removed.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 04:12 UTC)

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have settled their legal battle, bringing an end to their dispute. Following the settlement, Baldoni was described as "ecstatic" about the outcome. The news was reported by the New York Post.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 01:29 UTC)

Blake Lively has settled her legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, the director of "It Ends With Us," without receiving any payout. Following the settlement, Baldoni was spotted looking relaxed and smiling while in Nashville with his wife, Emily. This resolution comes after a long-running legal drama between the two, just ahead of the film's world premiere on August 6, 2024.