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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle 'It Ends With Us' Lawsuit

May 5, 2026

Summary

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit, avoiding a highly anticipated trial. The details of the agreement were not disclosed.

How coverage differs

Left outlets emphasize the settlement's timing and avoidance of a public trial, while right outlets concisely report the fact of the settlement and its undisclosed details.

  • Left: Contentious film production lawsuit concludes, emphasizing domestic violence awareness Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian and CNN report that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Entertainment reached a settlement in their 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit. They highlight the timing, noting the agreement was made just two weeks before the trial was scheduled to commence, emphasizing the avoidance of a public legal battle.
  • Right: Lively, Baldoni settle retaliation lawsuit, avoiding anticipated trial Right-leaning outlets, such as Fox, concisely report that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in the 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit. Their coverage focuses on the fact of the settlement itself, noting that the specific details of the agreement remain undisclosed to the public.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over acrimonious It Ends With Us production
  • Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer reach settlement, two weeks ahead of trial start - CNN

Right

  • Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement in 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit

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