Blake Lively: Settlement talks ‘unsuccessful’
It appears that an attempt to reach a settlement in a Manhattan court today proved futile in the case of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
According to To the deadlineBaldoni’s attorney Brian Friedman — who represents the “It Ends With Us” director at Lively’s Sexual harassment and retaliation Lawsuit against him – He said attempts to reach a pretrial agreement Wednesday were “unsuccessful.”
While Friedman acknowledged that “there is always a chance” of a settlement between the warring parties, he added that he “did not know that we would resume” the talks.
Deadline noted that both “Gossip Girl” and Baldoni left the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in New York City around 4 p.m. ET.
The trial’s May 18 start date hangs in the balance, which Friedman said he is “looking forward to,” according to the outlet.
A rep for Lively did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment Wednesday evening.
The co-stars were spotted Arrives separately on Wednesday morning Inexplicably dressed similarly, Lively wore an olive green and Baldoni suit Wearing the same shade In a coat.
While Baldoni arrived with his wife, Emily, the “A Simple Favor” actress attended the settlement conference without her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
US Judge Sarah L. Keefe supervised the closed hearing in Manhattan. This was the first time the actors had faced each other in court since then The legal battle has begun In December 2024.
Lively and Baldoni — who played love interests opposite each other in the domestic violence drama — first sparked rumors of tension in August 2024, appearing separately during press events for the film.
Lively filed a surprise complaint Baldoni accused of sexual harassment In December 2024 onwards She filed a lawsuit against her co-star Next month.
Actress Baldoni claimed that she was responsible for this At least $161 million In damages and loss of income resulting from what you claimed was a A smear campaign directed against her middle Film release.
Baldoni responded by denying the allegations Lively and Reynolds face off for $400 million in January 2025 – although Judge Louis J. Lyman, who is scheduled to oversee the impending trial in May, He sued Baldoni Last summer.
Baldoni’s November 2025 attempt to have Lively’s lawsuit dismissed has yet to be ruled on.
As the case heats up, Recently disclosed documents Previous involvement of both parties in the case was revealed Stars including Scarlett Johansson, Taylor Swiftand Johnny Deppamong other things.
