A previous hearing at the end of January saw neither party appear in court, but Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni met face-to-face in a New York City courtroom on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, for a court-ordered settlement conference. The meeting represents a final opportunity for the actors to reach an agreement before their scheduled trial.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Share Awkward Courthouse Encounter
Lively arrived at the Manhattan court sporting a khaki, double-breasted suit paired with a striped sweater and a suede handbag. Baldoni echoed a similar style, choosing an olive-colored coat and a rose-colored scarf – a strikingly coordinated glance given the contentious circumstances. He was accompanied by his wife for support.
The case, stemming from allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of their 2024 film, “It Ends With Us,” has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most public and messy legal battles. The settlement conference, closed to the media and public, aims to facilitate settlement discussions ahead of the May 18 trial, after the discovery phase brought figures like Taylor Swift and Sony Pictures executives into the fray, as NBC News reported.
Legal analysts anticipate the judge will emphasize the potential damage both actors face by allowing the dispute to escalate into a full-blown public trial. If a settlement isn’t reached, the May trial promises to reveal further details about the on-set dynamics and the breakdown of their professional relationship. Lively initially filed suit against Baldoni in December 2024, alleging a smear campaign orchestrated by his team after she spoke out about experiencing sexual harassment, according to reports.
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