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Why Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni reached settlement? Stars give key update on It Ends With Us lawsuit
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their high-profile legal dispute, ending a yearslong battle over allegations of sexual harassment.
The legal dispute between "It Ends With Us" co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is officially over. The two sides reached a settlement deal, announced by their lawyers on Monday, ending a yearslong battle that had been heading to trial in May. The terms of the settlement were not made public, according to NBC News.
Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the production of the 2024 film which he directed. She alleged that Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her appearance, kissed her without her consent, discussed his pornography addiction and inserted improvised sexual content into scenes without her agreement.
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What did the statement say?
In a joint statement, attorneys for both sides said, "The end product, the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life. Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors and all survivors is a goal that we stand behind."
The lawyers also said they "acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard," adding, “We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment.”
The terms of the settlements have not been disclosed in the statement.
