Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Feud, Legal Battle: a Complete Timeline [Video]

The “It Ends With Us” press tour in the summer of 2024 was overshadowed by rumors and speculation of a feud between lead star Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, her costar and director.

But while the movie survived the backlash and went on to become one of the summer’s biggest hits at the box office, grossing $350 million worldwide, the “It Ends with Us” drama didn’t end there.

In December 2024, Lively filed a legal complaint against Baldoni, setting off a cascade of subsequent lawsuits brought by Lively, Baldoni, and even tangential characters like Baldoni’s ex-publicist Stephanie Jones, as the situation became increasingly tangled.

Here’s everything we know about the situation.

Blake Lively with Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Tammy Reynolds, and Brandon Sklenar at the New York premiere of “It Ends With Us.” John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images

Fans suspected something was amiss when Baldoni and Lively didn’t interact during the press …

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