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Rival actors Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit

May 4, 2026

Summary

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their multimillion-dollar retaliation lawsuit concerning the film 'It Ends With Us.' The agreement was made just two weeks before the case was set to go to trial.

How coverage differs

Left outlets highlight the acrimonious lawsuit avoiding public revelations about the film's troubled making, while right outlets emphasize relief that feuding co-stars settled their multimillion-dollar case.

  • Left: Acrimonious production dispute settled, film's domestic violence awareness emphasized Left-leaning outlets highlight the 'acrimonious' production of 'It Ends With Us,' emphasizing the contentious nature of the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. They report the settlement avoids a public trial that could have revealed further details about the film's troubled making.
  • Right: Feuding co-stars settle bitter legal battle, avoid explosive trial Right-leaning outlets emphasize that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their 'multimillion-dollar' retaliation lawsuit, thereby avoiding an 'explosive trial.' They focus on the relief that the feuding co-stars reached an agreement before the case went public.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over acrimonious It Ends With Us production

Right

  • It Ends With Us... settled! Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni avoid explosive trial after feuding co-stars finally reach agreement in multimillion-dollar case
  • Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement in 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit

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