BREAKING NEWSBlake Lively's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni Dismissed by Judge Amid 'It Ends With Us' Legal Feud
Blake Lively filed a bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni after the 2024 release of their film 'It Ends With Us.'
April 2 2026, Updated 10:31 p.m. ET
In a shocking twist in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's bitter It Ends With Us legal feud, a judge has dismissed the Gossip Girl actress' bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit against her costar and director.
On Thursday, April 2, Judge Lewis Liman ruled to toss 10 of the 13 claims Lively made against Baldoni following the release of the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's hit novel It Ends With Us in 2024.
The judge dismissed Lively's 10 claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, but allowed three claims — including breach of contract, retaliation and aiding and abetting in retaliation — to proceed to trial next month.
Blake Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against Justin Baldoni on December 31, 2024.
Lively’s lawsuit was dismissed after the judge ruled she was relying on a California sexual harassment law, and the alleged behavior would have taken place on a film set in New Jersey.
Therefore, the California law was not applicable to Lively’s claims, causing the judge to have to dismiss them.
Blake Lively's Lawyer Responds to Dismissal of Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Blake Lively's lawyer released a statement after 10 of 13 claims from her sexual harassment lawsuit were dismissed.
The Shallows star’s defamation claim was also dismissed by the judge. Lively alleged Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman made several harmful accusations against the actress, including that she made the whole thing up.
In a statement to TMZ, Lively's lawyer, Sigrid McCawley, declared: "This case has always been and will remain focused on the devastating retaliation and the extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation because she stood up for safety on the set and that is the case that is going to trial."
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Inside Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Tossed by Judge
All sexual harassment claims made by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni were dismissed.
The Age of Adeline actress' sexual harassment lawsuit stemmed from the A Simple Favor star’s claims Baldoni planted an off-script kiss on her while filming a scene of It Ends With Us.
Lively also accused Baldoni of walking into her trailer uninvited while she was breastfeeding her baby boy. She further claimed a producer showed her a video of his wife giving birth.
Blake Lively Accused Justin Baldoni of Making Comments About Her Weight
Justin Baldoni was accused of conducting a 'smear campaign' against Blake Lively following the release of 'It Ends With Us' in 2024.
Among other sexual harassment claims included Baldoni allegedly making unwelcome comments about her appearance and weight.
Lively additionally claimed Baldoni told her, “Sorry, I missed the sexual harassment training,” after making an inappropriate remark before filming. The Jane the Virgin actor said he had been joking about the wardrobe for the scene.
Since the judge didn’t dismiss three of Lively’s claims — including retaliation — the A-listers are still scheduled to go to trial on May 18.
