Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Legal Battle Escalates with New Allegations and Countersuits

The 'It Ends With Us' co-stars are locked in a contentious legal conflict involving harassment claims, defamation lawsuits, and public disputes.

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment, defamation, and retaliation during the production of 'It Ends With Us.'
Justin Baldoni has countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others for defamation and extortion, denying all allegations against him.
Both parties have rejected court mediation efforts, and their cases are scheduled for trial in March 2026.
Lively has also named Baldoni's publicist Jed Wallace in her lawsuit, accusing him of orchestrating online smear campaigns against her.
Chelsea Handler has publicly criticized the ongoing legal drama, likening it to a schoolyard fight and urging both sides to stop escalating the conflict.