Overview

• Blake Lively filed a lawsuit in December 2024 accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and fostering a hostile work environment on the set of 'It Ends With Us.'
• Justin Baldoni countersued Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist for $400 million, alleging defamation and other claims.
• Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson publicly expressed their support for Lively and Reynolds, stressing their intent to avoid 'adding oxygen to the fire.'
• Taylor Swift, subpoenaed by Baldoni's legal team, has reportedly distanced herself from Lively, citing discomfort with the legal situation.
• The dispute remains in pre-trial discovery, with a federal trial date set for March 2026.