Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuits: Updates – Hollywood Life

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Last Summer, The It ends with us Cast and crew was embroiled in a feud, according to multiple reports. It all started when tiktok users noticed that film star Blake Lively And her co-star and director, Justin BaldoniDidn’t Pose for pictures Togeether at the August 6, 2024, New York City Premiere. Rumors surfled claiming that the cast distanced themselves from justin, and fuel was added to the fire when justin hired a crisis pr managerAt the end of 2024, Blake filed a lawsuit against justin for alleged sexual harassment on the set of their movie. In Early 2025, Justin Responded by Suing Both Blake and Her Husband, Ryan reynolds,

Hollywood life Is breaking down the timeline between the drama and the legal battle belke and justin, below.

Rumors of tension circulate

On August 14, 2024, Tmz Reported that there was discomfort between block and justin while filming a kissing scene. Insiders Told the outlet that the A simple favorite Actress felt that the director “lingered” too long while kissing her on camera.

Sources also told the outlet Justin reportedly has a history of back issues, and after he allegedly asked an on-set train how much black weighed, she felt that he was fat-shaming her, accuming to the outlet.

Page Six Reported that an eyewitness recalled “tension” visible in block on the set of It ends with us,

“The tension was so obvious,” the source told the outlet. “Once [Blake] was done with the scene, she was really impatent, said, ‘AM I Done? Can I go? ‘ And as soon as they said, ‘yes,’ there was like a blake-size hole in the wall [sic]She was so outta there. “

Fans were Asking Whomer or Not Blake and justin would work on the sequel, It starts with us. However, a source told Variety On August 27, 2024, that there is “No world where these two will work togetra again.”

“This is uncharted territory, and nobody has any idea of ​​what a sequel could look like,” the insider added.

How did Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni’s Feud Escalate?

According to The Hollywood ReporterThe filmmakers’ Working Relationship was impacted during Post-Production. The publication is reported that two different cuts of the film were created, causing an alleged divide in creative differences.

As Internet Sleuths Have Noticed, Blake and It ends with us Book Author Colleen hover Do not follow justin on instagram even thought he follows them. And the social media activity is only area with the cost’s relationship allegedly went downhill.

People Reported on August 13, 2024, that Rumored Tension With Justin Involves the “Principal Cast” and Colleen.

“All is not what it seems,” an insider from the set old the publication. “There is much more to this story. The Principal cast and Elisabeth McGowan Colleen Hoover will have nothing to do with him. “

Blake Lively Sites Justin Baldoni

On December 21, 2024, Tmz Reported that blake filed a lawsuit against justin for alleged sexual harassment. The lawsuit stated that an all-hands-on-deck meeting was help on the set of It ends with us To address the alleged toxic work environment. According to the outlet, the meeting addressed the following demands: no more showing nude videos or images of other women to block; No more comments about justin’s alleged previous “pornography addiction; No further conversations about sexual experiences in front of blakes and other people; No more MENTSTS of Cast and Crew ‘ No more Inquiries about Blake’s Weight.

Another demand that was mentioned was “no more adding of sex scenes, oral sex or on-camera climaxing by bl outside the script of the script blis Tmz,

Tmz Further Reported That It ends with us Flopped at the box office trust block and justin disagreed on how to market the film. According to the outlet, blake allegedly wanted the her character’s resilience to be the focus, while justin allegedly wanted to make the focus more serials the movie more Serials the movie.

In response to her lawsuit, justin’s attorney, bryan freedman, released a statement to The Hollywood ReporterCalling Blake’s Lawsuit “Shameful” That She and Her Representatives “WOLD MAKE Such Serious and Categorically False Accusations Against MR. BALDONI, Wayfarer Stodios and Its Reportives, Another desperate attempt to ‘fix’ her negative reputation which was garnered from her own remarks and actions during theampaign for the film; interviews and press activities that they are in Time and UNEDITED, which allowed for the internet to generate their own views and opinions. “

Justin Baldoni Sues ‘The New York Times’

On December 31, Variety Reported that justin filed a $ 250 million lawsuit against The new york times Over Its Published Story Titled, “We Can Bury Anyone ‘: Inseide a Hollywood Smear Machine.” On behalf of justin and several other plaintiffs, bryan filled a complant alleging that the publication commission committed promissory fraud and breach of impliced-in-fitted contract.

In Response, A Nyt Spekesperson said, “The role of an independent news organization is to follow the facts where they lead. Documents, Including The Text Messages and Emails that We Quote Accurahe and at Lenth in the Article. Pointed to a single error.

Justin Baldoni Simes Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds

On January 16, 2025, Baldoni Fled a Lawsuit Against Lively and Reynolds, Accusing Them of Hijacking It Ends With Us and Destroying his reputation with false allegations of sexual harassment. According to VarietyThe Complaint Read, “This is a case about two of the most powerful stars in the world deploying their enormous power to stere Plaintiffs have their day in court, the jury will record that even the most powerful celebrity cannot bend the truth to her will. “

On January 27, 2025, Tmz Released a voice message that justin shared with block, which seems to reference an alleged meet with a new script was written for a Scene with her Husband and Friend Taylor swift in Attendance. In the Voice Memo, Justin is Heard Saying, “I’m really sorry. I f *** Ed up. I will admit and apologize when I fail. I’m a very flwed man, as my wife will Attest.” He also referrs to their presence, saying, “We should all have friends like that aSide from the fact that they’re two of the most creative people on the plan.” Justin added, “The three of you guys togeether, it’s unbelievable.”

“I just wanted you to know that I didn’T need That,” He Continued. “Because it’s really good.” The actor wrapped up by saying, “i’m excited to go through the whole movie with you.”

Blake Lively & Ryan reynolds file to dismiss lawsuits

According to VarietyBlake and ryan filed to dismiss justin’s defamation lawsuit on January 30, 2025.

Blake Lively Winds Judge’s Grant to Protect Sensitive Information

On March 13, 2025, A Federal Judge Granted Blake’s Request to Safeguard Certain Information in the case. According to multiple outlets, The Motion will only allowsitive information in the case to be seen by “attorneys eyes only.”

Justin Baldoni Sues His Former Publicist

On March 21, 2025, Justin Baldoni Filed a Lawsuit Against His Former Publicist, Stephanie Jonesafter reports surfled that she was involved in the feud and drama surrounding the It ends with us CastIncluding Blake Lively and Baldoni Himself.

Baldoni’s Attorney, Bryan FreedmanStated to Variety. He added, “No stringer to stirring up Crisis Scenarios for Departing Clients, MS. JONES MALICUIUSLY TURANED Over Communications from the phone she wrongfully TOOOGFULLY TOOON TOOON TOOON TOOOM [Lively’s personal publicist] Leslie sloane, immediati after jones was terminated for cause byfarer due to her own wrangful behavior. “

Blake Lively’s Emotional Distress Claims Dismissed

In June 2025, A Judge Overseeing Lively and Baldoni’s case withdrew her claims of emotional distress. According to VarietyJudge Lewis Liman Ruled That Baldoni’s Motion to Compel was denied “Based on plantif’s repressantic that the relay Claims will be witdrawn. Lively’s request the parties have been available to ‘ Dismiss Renewal will preclude lively from offering any evidence of emotional distress. “