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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to battle it out in March 2026 trial; Judge to likely combine 'It Ends With Us' lawsuits


Published on 2025-01-27 21:24:16 - MSN
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  • A New York judge sets a March 2026 trial date for the legal feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over their film "It Ends With Us." Lively's lawyers claim Baldoni's attorney is tainting potential jurors through a website with selected documents.

The article discusses the upcoming legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, set for March 2026, regarding their involvement in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel "It Ends With Us." The trial stems from lawsuits filed by Hoover and her book's publisher, Atria Books, against Wayfarer Entertainment, the production company behind the film. The contention revolves around unpaid profits from the film, which has been a commercial success. A judge has indicated that these lawsuits might be combined into a single trial due to their interconnected nature. The film, which stars Lively and Baldoni, has stirred significant interest and controversy, particularly around its adaptation choices and the handling of sensitive themes from the book.

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