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Gina Rodriguez and former Jane the Virgin co-star Brett Dier publicly showed support for Justin Baldoni in the comments of his Instagram post after he spoke about the end of his legal battle with Blake Lively, a high-profile feud tied to the It Ends With Us film and dating back to a multi-year sequence of complaints, lawsuits, and industry responses.
Justin Baldoni issued his first public statement in nearly two years after settling his defamation dispute with Blake Lively over the film It Ends With Us, in a video with his wife Emily that emphasizes healing, faith, and family after a painful legal saga; Lively had accused Baldoni of fostering a toxic, sexist workplace, a claim he denied; the settlement left Lively with no financial award while Baldoni was ordered to pay about $8 million in her legal fees, and Baldoni said they are healing and moving forward with support from their community.
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily publicly addressed their lengthy legal dispute with Blake Lively over It Ends With Us, revealing they have sought healing in the wake of the settlement. A judge dismissed most of Lively’s harassment claims and all of Baldoni’s counter-lawsuit; the remaining breach-of-contract and retaliation allegations were resolved less than two weeks before trial. In an Instagram video, the Baldonis spoke of gratitude and trauma as they move forward, noting the resolution felt right for their family.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settled their year-long breach-of-contract lawsuit on May 4, avoiding a trial. Baldoni and his wife Emily addressed the dispute in a five-minute Instagram video, describing the ordeal as painful and emphasizing gratitude, faith, and family. Lively is seeking about $8 million in legal fees from Baldoni and his studio, with Baldoni required to respond by July 13. The couple say there is more to tell, but for now they are focused on healing and life with their children.
Justin Baldoni released a nearly five-minute Instagram video with his wife Emily Baldoni addressing the end of the It Ends With Us legal case with Blake Lively. The settlement came weeks before trial and Baldoni was ordered to pay Lively’s attorneys’ fees but no damages. They spoke of trauma, gratitude from supporters, and that healing isn’t linear, and said they’re focusing on their kids, faith and family as they move forward.
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily publicly addressed their two-year legal dispute with Blake Lively over the It Ends with Us production, saying they waited to speak to let the justice system run its course; Lively had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and attempting to smear her online, which led Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios to file a $400 million defamation suit that was dismissed as protected by litigation privilege. Lively later dropped her suit and settled with Baldoni, with no cash exchanged, but she is now seeking about $7.5 million in legal fees from Baldoni and Wayfarer. The couple emphasized gratitude and described how moments of reset and love can emerge from difficult times.
Two years after a highly public feud tied to the 2024 film It Ends With Us, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their legal battle in May 2026 with no admissions of wrongdoing or damages; Baldoni and his wife Emily posted an Instagram video breaking their silence, describing years of 'injustice' and trauma and focusing on healing, gratitude, and faith, while noting that about $8 million in attorney fees remains contested.
Justin and Emily Baldoni posted an Instagram video expressing gratitude as they reflect on a years-long dispute with Blake Lively over It Ends With Us; most of Lively’s federal claims were dismissed, and the case settled in May. Baldoni had counter-sued Lively and Ryan Reynolds for defamation and extortion in January 2025, a suit largely dismissed by the court, while Lively seeks about $7.5 million in attorneys’ fees under California law related to that matter. The Baldonis say their focus now is healing and family.
Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, shared an Instagram video addressing the ongoing legal fight with Blake Lively over the production of the 2024 drama It Ends With Us. They say they have largely stayed quiet for two years, not due to a lack of things to say but because it didn’t feel right to speak until now. Lively is seeking about $8 million in attorney fees from Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, while Baldoni explains the timing and prayer behind speaking out and acknowledges painful statements tied to the dispute.
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily addressed their two-year legal dispute with Blake Lively, revealing that they settled the case on May 4, just before trial, and expressed gratitude for supporters while noting that the truth and justice spoke for themselves. The settlement ended claims related to allegations of harassment and a smear campaign tied to the film It Ends With Us; neither party reportedly paid the other, though their legal teams earned about $60 million combined. Lively attended the Met Gala shortly after, and Baldoni and his wife were seen in Nashville as they move forward in a climate focused on safe workplaces and the film’s impact.
Following a settlement in their dispute over on-set misconduct related to It Ends with Us, a judge ruled Blake Lively could recover some of her legal costs from Justin Baldoni. Lively later filed a bill totaling about $8.04 million in attorneys’ fees and costs, while Baldoni’s countersuit was dismissed in 2025, a decision grounded in California survivor-protection law aimed at preventing retaliatory litigation against sexual-harassment survivors.
Blake Lively is asking a court to award about $8 million in legal fees from director Justin Baldoni for defending against his defamation suit tied to the It Ends With Us production. The request covers six months of work and comes after the case settled with no monetary payout, though Lively can recover costs under a California anti-harassment law; a federal judge earlier ruled she’s entitled to fees. The final amount will be decided after Baldoni replies.
Taylor Swift reportedly invited Blake Lively to her July 3 wedding to Travis Kelce, signaling a potential reconciliation after their public fallout. Insiders say the two have spoken by phone and Lively is “on the cusp of getting a second chance,” with attendance viewed as important for her image. The ceremony is expected to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, with other celebrity guests rumored; reps for both stars did not comment.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement on May 4 to end their breach-of-contract and retaliation lawsuit, with terms made public June 15. They waived appellate rights and issued a joint statement. Judge Lewis Liman had previously ruled Baldoni must pay Lively’s attorneys’ fees (damages were denied) and the settlement leaves the final fee-decisions related to Baldoni’s defamation suit for later proceedings, effectively closing the dispute while addressing the fee outcome.
A late-stage settlement in Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us dispute ends without a cash payout to Lively; Justin Baldoni will pay her legal fees after the court denied damages, leaving the financial aspect resolved while preserving accountability and her claims.