Overview
- Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, co-stars and collaborators on 'It Ends With Us,' are entangled in lawsuits alleging sexual harassment, defamation, and retaliation.
- Lively claims Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath engaged in inappropriate on-set behavior, while Baldoni accuses Lively of orchestrating a smear campaign to damage his reputation.
- Sony sided with Lively's version of the film during post-production, granting her creative input that included edits, music choices, and a reworked rooftop scene.
- The legal conflict has drawn in high-profile names, including Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds, with leaked messages and recordings fueling public scrutiny.
- Both Lively and Baldoni face reputational and financial fallout, with the trial set to begin in March 2026 unless further motions alter the timeline.