The timeline of the legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over It Ends With Us has been one of the most shocking disputes in recent Hollywood history.
What started as an exciting film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel quickly turned into a series of allegations, leaked evidence, and multi-million-dollar lawsuits. Here’s a complete breakdown of how it all unfolded.
Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: A Timeline of Lawsuits & Allegations
2023 – Aug 2024: The Beginning
- Jan 2023: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are cast in It Ends With Us. Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios produces the film.
- May – Jul 2023: Filming begins but halts due to the Hollywood strikes.
- Aug 2024: The film is released, earning $351M. Baldoni praises Lively, but they avoid each other during promotions, sparking feud rumors.
- Mid-Aug 2024: Reports surface of on-set conflicts, including alleged fat-shaming and boundary issues during intimate scenes.
Dec 2024: Lively Files Harassment Complaint
- Dec 20, 2024: Lively files a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, accusing Baldoni of inappropriate conduct, including entering her trailer uninvited and making crude remarks.
- Dec 21, 2024: The New York Times publishes leaked texts showing Baldoni’s PR team allegedly planned a smear campaign against Lively.
- Dec 23, 2024: Industry support rallies behind Lively. Baldoni’s talent agency WME drops him. His attorney denies the allegations.
Dec 31, 2024: Lawsuits Begin
- Baldoni sues The New York Times for defamation, claiming they manipulated evidence.
- Lively sues Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios for harassment and defamation, alleging retaliation and workplace misconduct.
- Baldoni signals countersuit, claiming Lively is fabricating claims to fix her reputation.
Jan 2025: Evidence Leaks & Legal Escalations
- Jan 1, 2025: NYT defends its reporting. Baldoni’s lawyer accuses Lively and Reynolds of orchestrating a media attack.
- Jan 17, 2025: Baldoni sues Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M, accusing them of defamation and interference in his career.
- Jan 21, 2025: Leaked on-set footage surfaces. Each side claims it supports their version of events.
- Jan 27, 2025: A leaked voice memo reveals Baldoni apologizing to Lively for on-set behavior.
Feb 2025: Protective Orders & New Witnesses
- Feb 1, 2025: Baldoni launches a website to share his legal documents.
- Feb 3, 2025: Judge warns both sides to stop using the media to litigate.
- Feb 4, 2025: Baldoni claims Lively skipped an intimacy coordinator meeting.
- Feb 13, 2025: Lively subpoenas Baldoni’s phone records. Colleen Hoover quietly deletes her posts about the film.
- Feb 19, 2025: Lively’s amended lawsuit introduces testimony from other women accusing Baldoni of inappropriate behavior.
Mar 2025: Court Steps In
- Mar 13, 2025: Judge partially grants Lively’s request for a protective order to prevent leaks.
- Ongoing: The trial is set for March 9, 2026. Both parties refuse to settle, ensuring a prolonged legal battle.
As the case unfolds, Hollywood continues to watch closely. With high-profile lawsuits, leaked evidence, and ongoing legal battles, the feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is set to have a lasting impact on both their careers and the entertainment industry. The outcome of this case could redefine how workplace disputes in Hollywood are handled moving forward.
