The long and highly publicized legal battle between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has kept Hollywood on edge for months. Their tangled saga of accusations, counterclaims, and reputational fallout while working on their 2024 film has kept Hollywood on its toes for months now. What began as simple creative differences during the production of the film soon turned into the entertainment industry’s most explosive legal battle. It gradually drew in Blake’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, The New York Times, and even Taylor Swift. Now, a major update in the case has finally given one side a decisive win, though the fight is far from over.
What won the legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively?
According to TMZ, Justin Baldoni has officially lost his USD 400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times after missing the deadline to appeal a judge’s ruling. Legal documents confirm that the final judgment has been entered, eliminating all of Justin’s claims. The court found that Blake’s allegations, which were originally in a civil case complaint, were legally protected and could not be considered defamatory. Likewise, The Times reported that The New York Times just followed the contents of Blake’s complaint and therefore did not amount to libel.
