Justin Baldoni's Updated Judge Ruling

For the past six months or so Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have been in a heated law battle after releasing "It Ends with Us." Just this Monday, June 9, a judge ruled on Baldoni's lawsuit against Lively. But how did they rule? And what is happening next?

About Justin Baldoni

Birthday: January 24, 1984
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years Active: 2004–present

Filmography

"Jane the Virgin" (2014–2019)
"It Ends with Us" (2024)

"It Ends with Us" Controversy

If you've been keeping up with entertainment news, "It Ends with Us" had a lot of controversies surrounding it, despite being a box office success. Both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni filed lawsuits and claims. Blake Lively claimed Justin Baldoni sexually harassed her while filming "It Ends with Us." Baldoni didn't take this lightly.

Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit

After Blake Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, Baldoni fired back. About 11 days after she filed, Baldoni responded with a lawsuit against The New York Times for publishing false information. He alleged that The New York Times cherry-picked messages and emails in their published article to mislead readers.

$400 Million Civil Lawsuit

Justin Baldoni didn't just file a lawsuit against The New York Times, but also against Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Sloan, and Vision PR for defamation and extortion for about $400 million.

Lawsuit Fully Dismissed

Although Baldoni's legal team isn't going to give up, the lawsuit was dismissed this Monday (June 9, 2025). Blake Lively and her legal team celebrated the win, but Baldoni's lawyer is already looking at the next steps.

Next Steps

Baldoni is already looking at the next steps. His attorney, Bryan Freedman, is filing an amended claim. While the judge did throw out the lawsuit, the Court invited Baldoni's team to amend four out of the seven claims against Blake Lively.