Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Prepare for Upcoming Legal Trial
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Prepare for Upcoming Legal Trial
The legal battle between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, which began following their 2024 film *It Ends With Us*, is set for trial on May 18, 2026.
Initially, Lively filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment and a retaliatory smear campaign.
However, on April 2, 2026, Judge Lewis J.
This included all allegations of sexual harassment, as the court ruled Lively, being an independent contractor, did not qualify for specific Title VII employment protections.
Consequently, the upcoming trial in the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of New York will now focus exclusively on allegations of retaliation, breach of contract, and aiding and abetting retaliation.
Both parties are preparing for the proceedings, which highlight the complex power dynamics and PR strategies within the film industry.
The trial will determine whether a coordinated, malicious effort was made to damage Lively’s reputation, a claim the defense intends to strongly refute on the witness stand.
