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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in 'It Ends With Us' case

Nbcwashington · · 536 words · By Daniel Arkin; Rebecca Keegan; NBC News
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What to know about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in 'It Ends With Us' case

The legal battle between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will no longer go to trial after they reached a settlement deal that their lawyers announced Monday.

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What happened

The legal battle between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will no longer go to trial after they reached a settlement deal that their lawyers announced Monday.

Why it matters

The two effectively ended their yearslong legal dispute after a court-ordered settlement conference last week.

Common ground

The terms of the settlement were not made public.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “In an amended complaint filed in February, Lively’s lawyers alleged Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her appearance, “inserted improvised gratuitous sexual content,” kissed her without her consent and discussed his pornography addiction.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to corroborate the specific details of the amended complaint regarding inappropriate comments, non-consensual kissing, or pornography addiction.
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Claim 2: “She first lodged a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, then filed a federal lawsuit.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Lively first filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department and then filed a federal lawsuit.
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web search NEUTRAL — She first lodged a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, then filed a federal lawsuit. The suit accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/blake-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — The former Gossip Girl star kicked off the legal battle by filing a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department and subsequently sued Baldoni over sexual harassment allegations.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/blake-lively-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The settlement brings an end to the high-profile legal saga which kicked off in December 2024 when Lively filed a filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department in late December, allegi…
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-…
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Claim 3: “The two effectively ended their yearslong legal dispute after a court-ordered settlement conference last week.”
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Multiple sources confirm the occurrence of a court-ordered settlement conference in New York, with specific dates mentioned (February 11, 2026) and reports of Lively attending.
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web search NEUTRAL — Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni back in federal court for settlement hearing. 3 days ago. Save for later.Ryan Reynolds’ Wife Arrives By Herself For Justin Baldoni Settlement Conference.
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web search NEUTRAL — US actress Blake Lively leaves federal court following a court-ordered settlement conference in her civil lawsuit against actor and director Justin Baldoni related to the film "It Ends With Us," in Ne…
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web search NEUTRAL — Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have attended a court-ordered settlement conference in New York in a legal dispute connected to the film It Ends with Us.
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0211/1557983-lively-an…
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Claim 4: “They were set to head to trial this month.”
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Web search results indicate a trial was scheduled for 2026, with some sources mentioning it was set for the current period before being postponed or settled.
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web search NEUTRAL — Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s upcoming civil trial surrounding It Ends With Us has been postponed by more than two months, now scheduled to begin in May 2026.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1426004/blake-lively-justin-bal…
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web search NEUTRAL — Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will hash out their feud in court in New York.Lively and Baldoni’s trial could be canceled if both sides reach a settlement before March 2026, or postponed if the legal…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/blake-lively-justin-bald…
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web search NEUTRAL — What's Next for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in the 'It Ends With Us' Legal Dispute? Trial Set for 2026.
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Claim 5: “Lively’s lawyers also alleged that Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios orchestrated a “carefully crafted, coordinated, and resourced retaliatory scheme to silence her, and others, from speaking out.””
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Claim 6: “In January 2025, Baldoni countersued Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, alleging defamation and extortion.”
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Claim 7: “Baldoni also brought a defamation suit against The New York Times over an article headlined: “‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine.””
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Claim 8: “Lively's private communications were unsealed as part of her suit against Baldoni — including messages with Reynolds and pop star Taylor Swift.”
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Claim 9: “U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman tossed out most of Lively’s claims against Baldoni last month, including harassment, defamation and conspiracy.”
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Two cross-references from Nbcwashington explicitly state that Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed most of Lively's claims, including harassment, defamation, and conspiracy.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Last week, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman tossed out 10 of Lively’s 13 claims against Baldoni — including sexual harassment, defamation and conspiracy.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-ne…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — In April, Liman also dismissed most of Lively’s claims against Baldoni, including harassment, defamation and conspiracy.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-ne…
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Claim 10: “He allowed three of her claims to proceed to trial, including breach of contract and retaliation.”
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The provided evidence for this claim contains only general definitions of the word 'Judge' from Wikipedia and dictionaries, rather than specific case details regarding which claims Judge Liman allowed to proceed.
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web search NEUTRAL — A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a judicial panel. In an adversarial system, the judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by …
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of JUDGE is one who makes judgments. How to use judge in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Judge.
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web search NEUTRAL — JUDGE meaning: 1. a person who is in charge of a trial in a court and decides how a person who is guilty of a…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/judge
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Claim 11: “Lively went public with her allegations in December 2024, roughly four months after “It Ends With Us” premiered in theaters.”
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Multiple sources confirm the legal saga began in December 2024, following the film's premiere.
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web search NEUTRAL — #BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #TaylorSwiftoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaHE2Xd6bhJbfM7T1TAmI9Q/joinListen to Th...
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web search NEUTRAL — Blake Lively amended her complaint against Justin Baldoni. GC Images.Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in "It Ends With Us" 11. One expressed her concerns about Baldoni days after Lively did the same, a…
https://pagesix.com/2025/02/19/celebrity-news/blake-lively-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni of Trying to Destroy Her Questions His Support for Victims.Blake Lively has responded via her legal team to Justin Baldoni’s studio filing a new lawsuit against her…
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/blake-lively-…
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Claim 12: “Lively has also alleged that Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, retaliated against her after she complained about allegations of misconduct on the set of the film.”
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While the general lawsuit and harassment claims are corroborated, the specific detail regarding retaliation by Wayfarer Studios is not explicitly confirmed across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence, though it is part of the broader legal context.
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web search NEUTRAL — Blake Ellender Brown (born August 25, 1987), known professionally as Blake Lively, [a] is an American actress and entrepreneur. A daughter of actor Ernie Lively, she made her professional debut in his…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Lively
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Blake Lively (born August 25, 1987, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is an American actress who first garnered attention for her role in the coming-of-age comedy-drama The Sisterhood of the …
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Blake-Lively
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · Blake Lively, who last attended the Met Gala in 2022, made her appearance hours after settling her bombshell lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/202…
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Claim 13: “The legal battle between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will no longer go to trial after they reached a settlement deal that their lawyers announced Monday.”
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Multiple independent web sources (AOL, other news reports) confirm that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement deal announced on a Monday to end their legal battle.
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web search NEUTRAL — Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni dispute over 'It Ends With Us' has not ended, as she seeks fees.Blake Lively Made No Money in Justin Baldoni Settlement, but Legal Fight Is Not Quite Over. 3 days ago.
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web search NEUTRAL — The legal battle between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will no longer go to trial after they reached a settlement deal that their lawyers announced Monday. The two effecti…
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web search NEUTRAL — The two sides settled their legal dispute Monday ahead of a planned trial over Lively’s claims that Baldoni conspired with publicists to preemptively destroy her reputation after she privately accused…
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/04/blake-lively-justin…
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Claim 14: “Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the production of the 2024 movie “It Ends With Us,” which he directed.”
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Wikipedia and multiple news reports confirm that Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment during the production of 'It Ends With Us'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Baldoni claimed that Lively used false allegations of sexual harassment and threats to withdraw from the production to gain creative control over the film. They alleged that any negative press she rec…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Ends_with_Us_controversy
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web search NEUTRAL — Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign. Yesterday.Blake Lively's 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' Costars 'Stand with Her' amid Justin Baldo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Actor Blake Lively has made accusations against her former It Ends with Us co-star/director Justin Baldoni, filing a legal complaint in California claiming sexual harassment and making allegations of …
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/21/blake-lively…
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Claim 15: “Liman tossed out both suits last year.”
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