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Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Settlement Talks Fail as Trial Looms
Court-ordered negotiations between the "It Ends With Us" co-stars have been unsuccessful, with a jury trial now seeming imminent.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Settlement talks between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over Lively's $550 million sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit have failed, with the two actors almost certainly heading to trial in May. Attempts to reach a deal have proven 'unsuccessful,' according to Baldoni's attorney, who said he was 'looking forward to' the trial.
Why it matters
The high-profile case between the co-stars of the upcoming film "It Ends With Us" has drawn significant media attention. The breakdown of settlement talks means the dispute will now be decided in a public trial, with potential implications for both actors' careers and the film's production.
The details
Court-ordered settlement talks between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni took place on Wednesday, but ended without an agreement. Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, said the negotiations were 'unsuccessful' and that he was 'looking forward to' the scheduled May 18 trial. Both Lively and Baldoni, the co-founder of Wayfarer Studios, were present at the courthouse but left separately after the closed-door session.
- The settlement talks took place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
- The trial is scheduled to begin on May 18, 2026.
The players
Blake Lively
An actress who has filed a $550 million sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit against her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni.
Justin Baldoni
An actor and the co-founder of Wayfarer Studios, who is being sued by Blake Lively.
Bryan Freedman
The attorney representing Justin Baldoni in the lawsuit.
What they’re saying
“There's always a chance, but I don't know that we will.”
— Bryan Freedman, Baldoni's attorney (Deadline)
“I'm looking forward to it.”
— Bryan Freedman, Baldoni's attorney (Deadline)
What’s next
The trial is scheduled to begin on May 18, 2026. Prior to that, the judge is expected to rule on the summary judgment motions that were argued in January.
The takeaway
The breakdown of settlement talks between the high-profile co-stars of "It Ends With Us" means their dispute will now be decided in a public trial, with potential career-altering implications for both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
