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Blake Lively Sues Justin Baldoni for $161M Over Harassment

11/14/2025

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Blake Lively filed a $161.2 million lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, alleging harassment and a smear campaign tied to It Ends With Us.
Justin Baldoni's team moved for summary judgment to dismiss, arguing the facts do not support Lively's claims.
Court documents reveal tensions, with Lively's team naming witnesses including Hugh Jackman and Taylor Swift.
The trial is scheduled for March 9, 2026, in New York.

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Story summary

Blake Lively filed a $161.2 million lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, alleging harassment and a smear campaign tied to It Ends With Us.
Justin Baldoni's team moved for summary judgment to dismiss, arguing the facts do not support Lively's claims.
Court documents reveal tensions, with Lively's team naming witnesses including Hugh Jackman and Taylor Swift.
The trial is scheduled for March 9, 2026, in New York.