Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Engage in Legal Battle Over Harassment Claims

Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni cites past statements on toxic masculinity, while Baldoni counters with defamation claims, involving Taylor Swift's alleged influence on the film's production.

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of harassment and reputational harm, citing his past admissions of unconscious sexism.
Justin Baldoni has denied the allegations and countersued Lively for defamation, alleging that she manipulated him during the film's production and used her connections to pressure him.
Taylor Swift, who is a close friend of Lively, has been indirectly implicated in the legal dispute, with claims that she influenced casting decisions and the use of her song in the film's trailer, though sources say she had no formal involvement in the production.
Critics, including Candace Owens, have questioned the validity of Lively's lawsuit, arguing it relies on emotional narratives and out-of-context statements rather than concrete evidence.
The legal battle is scheduled for trial in March 2026, with potential plans to depose Taylor Swift, though her representatives have not commented on the situation.