After years of legal wrangling, Blake Lively has settled a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni over sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us.
The two sides issued on Monday a joint statement announcing the deal. Terms weren’t disclosed.
“The end product – the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ – is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” they said. “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind.”
The statement added, “We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard. We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online.”
With the deal, Lively and Baldoni avert a trial in a case that has captivated Hollywood and sparked a labyrinthine web of lawsuits over the shooting and public relations machinations behind It Ends With Us. Lively in 2024 initiated the legal battle against Baldoni and his production company Wayfarer for sexual harassment, accusing him and his team of marshaling a plan to undermine her reputation in retaliation for speaking up about misconduct on the set of the movie. This sparked a $400 million countersuit from the director — who claimed that Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds — orchestrated a campaign to smear him. The saga has gripped the entertainment industry, with extensive legal maneuvering as the two sides looked for an edge in court. Jury selection was scheduled to start on May 18.
More to come.
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