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Blake Lively may still seek money from Justin Baldoni under California law

Headline from New Hampshire Union Leader, on the newest of 2 developments

The “It Ends with Us” legal battle actually hasn’t quite ended, even after both camps settled, as Blake Lively may still seek money from Justin Baldoni over the since-dismissed $400

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  1. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement two weeks before trial

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Blake Lively may still seek money from Justin Baldoni under California law

    Headline from New Hampshire Union Leader ·

Reports & sources

45 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deadline

    Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Reach Settlement In 'It Ends With Us' Case (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Just before Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's trial over It Ends With Us was due to start in New York, the parties have settled.

  2. Insider

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle Hollywood feud ahead of trial (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    A settlement was reached two weeks before Blake Lively's blockbuster lawsuit against "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni went to trial.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in 'It Ends With Us' case (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The two effectively ended their yearslong legal dispute after a court-ordered settlement conference last week. The terms of the settlement were not made public.

  4. Variety

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Epic ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their epic lawsuit over conduct on the set of 'It Ends With Us.'

  5. Fox News

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement in 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their lawsuit. The two were set to begin trial on May 18 after the actress' retaliation allegations were allowed to move forward.

  6. CNN

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer avoid trial after settlement reached (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The high-profile legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s production company will no longer go to trial as the parties have reached a settlement.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    It Finally Ends: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Settle Lawsuit Ahead of Trial (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The deal comes with jury selection scheduled to start later this month.

  8. Local News 8

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer reach settlement, two weeks ahead of trial start (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — The high-profile legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s production company will no longer go to trial after the parties announced a settlement just two weeks before jury selection was slated to begin.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni resolve bitter legal dispute ahead of trial (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement, ending a sprawling legal fight tied to 'It Ends With Us' just weeks before a trial was set to begin in New York.

  10. Newsweek

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement two weeks before trial (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their ongoing 'It Ends With Us' legal battle, which began back in December 2024.

  11. Fox News

    Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settlement reportedly ends with no money as expert calls it ‘complete disaster’ (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reportedly settled their "It Ends With Us" lawsuit without exchanging money. The terms of the confidential deal have not been publicly confirmed.

  12. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni end 'It Ends With Us' dispute in settlement (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni ended their "It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlement, ahead of a planned 2026 trial.

  13. Fox26 Houston

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit stemming from “It Ends with Us" filming (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement that ends the legal battle over Lively’s claim that he conspired with publicists to destroy her reputation.

  14. NPR

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle dispute weeks before scheduled trial (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    In a joint statement, lawyers for the actors said they hoped the settlement would bring "closure."

  15. KYMA Yuma

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settles legal dispute (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The legal dispute between "It Ends With Us" co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has been settled, canceling a trial that was set to begin this month.

  16. NBC News

    How the Lively-Baldoni settlement came together (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Behind the scenes, talks to resolve the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively case began in earnest last month, after a judge dismissed most of Lively’s claims, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News.

  17. East Idaho News

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlement (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni agreed Monday to end their legal feud over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” averting a trial that threatened to further tarnish their reputations and expose the dark side of Hollywood moviemaking.

  18. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a lawsuit brought by Lively over the filming of the 2024 romantic drama “It Ends With Us,” both sides said on Monday, averting

  19. WHDH Boston

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni agreed Monday to end their legal feud over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film

  20. Breitbart News

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Have Ended Their Vicious Legal Battle with a Settlement (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”

  21. UPI

    Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit ahead of trial (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Actress and producer Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, her "It Ends with Us" director and co-star, have settled their lawsuit two weeks ahead of trial.

  22. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Blake Lively may still seek money from Justin Baldoni under California law (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

    Published

    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    The “It Ends with Us” legal battle actually hasn’t quite ended, even after both camps settled, as Blake Lively may still seek money from Justin Baldoni over the since-dismissed $400

  23. NBC News

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal spat may not be not fully resolved (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A federal judge on Thursday signed off on the settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in their long-running legal dispute.

  24. Deadline

    Blake Lively Settlement Details Revealed, More Legal Headaches For Baldoni (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    After days of leaks & whispers, we now know a bit more of how Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's legal battle ended n a settlement just before trial.

  25. Rolling Stone

    Details of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Settlement Are Now Public (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The terms of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's settlement agrement are now public.

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