Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in legal case against Justin Baldoni

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April 3, 2026
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A federal judge dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against director Justin Baldoni.

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A federal judge dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, her director and co-star on the film "It Ends With Us." Lively had filed legal action against Baldoni following their work together on the movie. The dismissal narrows the scope of the dispute between the two actors, though other claims in the case may remain. The ruling comes as both parties have been embroiled in a legal dispute tied to their professional collaboration on the film.

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