Blake Lively Continues Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni Amid Ongoing It Ends With Us Dispute

Ryan Reynolds has publicly praised Blake Lively’s “integrity” amid her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni, according to recent reports. The actor’s comments come as Lively continues to pursue three remaining claims in her lawsuit against Baldoni, which stem from allegations made during the production of the 2024 film “It Ends with Us.”

The legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni began in December 2024 when Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, accusing Baldoni of creating a hostile work environment through inappropriate comments on the set of “It Ends with Us.” This was followed by dueling lawsuits, with Lively alleging sexual harassment and retaliation, and Baldoni filing a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation.

Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit against Reynolds and Lively was dismissed on October 31, 2025, according to court records. Earlier, his lawsuit against The New York Times for publishing an exposé detailing Lively’s claims was dismissed in June 2025. These legal developments have left Lively’s core allegations as the central focus of the ongoing case.

Lively, represented by attorney Michael Gottlieb, filed an amended version of her original complaint in early 2026, which her lawyers stated “provides significant additional evidence and corroboration of her original claims.” The amended filing includes allegations of retaliatory statements made by Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, during the legal proceedings.

The actors’ legal battle has drawn significant public attention, particularly due to the film’s commercial success. “It Ends with Us,” based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, debuted in theaters on August 9, 2024, and grossed nearly $350 million worldwide, according to box-office data from The Numbers.

Despite the controversy surrounding its production, the film was a box-office success and explored themes of domestic violence and emotional abuse. During the film’s press tour, some fans criticized Lively’s lighthearted tone in interviews when discussing the story’s serious themes, while media outlets reported apparent tensions within the cast, noting Baldoni’s reduced presence in promotional activities.

As of April 2026, Lively and Baldoni are due in court in May for proceedings related to the case. Reynolds’ public support for Lively highlights the personal dimension of the legal dispute, which has unfolded alongside the film’s lasting cultural impact and ongoing scrutiny of workplace conduct in the entertainment industry.