In 2024, Lively filed 13 complaints against Baldoni, including sexual harassment, defamation, and retaliation, all tied to the filming of the project. The suit alleged that Baldoni fostered a hostile work environment and orchestrated a smear campaign against her after she spoke out. Baldoni denied the accusations.
Two years later, a federal judge dismissed ten of the thirteen claims in Lively’s lawsuit on legal grounds, a ruling that significantly weakened her case.
Both stars later issued a joint statement underscoring their intention to move forward peacefully and to encourage a more respectful environment online.
"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 joint statement says.