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Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Settle 'It Ends with Us' Lawsuit as Attorneys Earn $60M

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively reach a settlement that ends their legal fight over the 2024 film It Ends With Us, with no money changing hands and lawyers reportedly taking $60M combined.A federal judge had dismissed most of Blake Lively's claims, including allegations of sexual harassment, and denied further financial penalties while awarding partial attorney fees; Justin Baldoni's countersuit for defamation was dismissed and Blake Lively later billed him more than $8M tied to fees.Both parties issue a joint statement committing to safer workplaces; Justin Baldoni and Emily Baldoni describe the litigation as traumatic and say they are focused on healing and family, the dispute unsealed messages mentioning Taylor Swift and Ben Affleck, William Morris Endeavor dropped Justin Baldoni, and a former publicist has sued.
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