Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reportedly reached a settlement in their legal dispute without any monetary compensation, as reported by various media outlets. However, the legal battle between the co-stars of "It Ends With Us" is far from over. Moreover, Lively is still seeking court approval to have Baldoni pay her attorneys' fees and additional damages in connection with Baldoni's failed defamation suit against her. Notably, the lawsuit was settled just two weeks before the case was scheduled to go to trial on May 18.
According to multiple media reports, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settled their lawsuit with no payout. On Monday, May 4, their attorneys released a joint statement: "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. Our goal is to raise awareness and make a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors."
The attorneys further shared, "We acknowledge that the process presented challenges and recognize that 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."
The terms of the agreement were not shared publicly. However, sources tied to Variety revealed that any information about the confidential settlement would be on the court's docket in the coming days. A source told Page Six that Lively and Baldoni had been negotiating for a few weeks and were "encouraged" to reach an agreement. The insider said, "They finally came to an agreement today. It was a last-minute deal." Most of her earlier claims, including allegations of sexual harassment, had already been dismissed last month. With this settlement, the former co-stars successfully avoided a trial that was set to begin on May 18.
Baldoni's side was reportedly "ecstatic" at the resolution of the case. However, Baldoni's $400 million defamation suit, which was dismissed last year, is yet to reach a final conclusion.
