Blake Lively's Harassment Lawsuit Against Co-Star Narrowed by Judge

Ryan Reynolds reportedly 'furious' after most of wife's claims against Justin Baldoni were dismissed, leaving only three to proceed to trial.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:08pm

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An abstract, high-contrast close-up photograph of shattered glass and glittering sequins, conceptually representing the glamour and drama of a high-profile celebrity legal dispute.The personal and professional fallout from Blake Lively's legal battle with co-star Justin Baldoni has thrust the couple's carefully curated public image into the spotlight.NYC Today

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed most of Blake Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against her 'It Ends with Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni, leaving only three of her 13 original claims to move forward to trial in May. The ruling has been a 'massive blow' to Lively, who had spent over a year pushing the case, but her husband Ryan Reynolds is reportedly 'furious' and urging her to continue the fight.

Why it matters

The high-profile legal battle between the celebrity couple and Baldoni has thrust their carefully curated public image and personal relationship into the spotlight, raising questions about the boundaries of workplace harassment claims and the challenges of navigating such disputes in the entertainment industry.

The details

Lively's lawsuit alleged that Baldoni engaged in inappropriate conduct on the 'It Ends with Us' set, including kissing her when it was not in the script and entering her trailer while she was breastfeeding. However, the judge ruled that Lively could not rely on California's workplace harassment law for conduct alleged to have taken place in New Jersey, where the production was based. As a result, 10 of Lively's 13 claims, including those covering harassment, defamation and conspiracy, were dismissed on jurisdictional grounds rather than the factual merits of the case.

  • In December 2024, Lively filed the lawsuit against Baldoni.
  • The judge's ruling narrowing the case was handed down 16 months after the lawsuit was filed.

The players

Blake Lively

An American actress who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her 'It Ends with Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni.

Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively's husband, who is reportedly 'furious' about the judge's ruling and is urging his wife to continue the legal fight.

Justin Baldoni

An American actor and director who was the target of Blake Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit, which has now been significantly narrowed by a judge.

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What they’re saying

“The more the merrier. As many as possible. As many little heartbeats as possible, just running around, wrecking stuff in the house. I love it. Let's have more!”

— Ryan Reynolds

What’s next

The remaining claims, including breach of contract and a retaliation allegation that Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign against Lively, are scheduled to go before a jury on May 18.

The takeaway

This high-profile legal battle has exposed the challenges of navigating workplace harassment claims in the entertainment industry, where personal relationships and public images can become entangled with serious allegations. Despite the setback, Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds remains steadfast in his support, underscoring the importance of strong personal relationships when facing such difficult circumstances.