Justin Baldoni's defense team isn't closing the door on settling Blake Lively's lawsuit against him. After a court hearing in Manhattan, lawyer Bryan Freedman hinted at focusing on a positive outcome, whatever that looks like. Meanwhile, Lively's side insists it's about more than money—it's a fight for workplace change.
Oh honey, the drama from the 'It Ends With Us' set just won't quit! 😏 On Thursday, outside a Manhattan courthouse, Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman chatted with TMZ after a hearing that he says went swimmingly for his client. When pressed on whether they'd consider a settlement in Lively's suit, Freedman played it coy: he didn't shoot it down, but admitted he couldn't say for sure one way or the other. "His team is always focused on a positive overall outcome," Freedman told reporters, hoping for good things ahead—whatever form that takes.
Enter Lively's attorney, Sigrid McCawley, who addressed the press in full boss mode. She made it crystal clear: "Lively's not just in it for the money—she's in it to make a statement, as well as an impact on young women who are being harassed at work." Spill that tea! 💅 Based on her words, a quick handshake deal feels like a long shot, but Freedman himself leaves the possibility dangling, just like his client.
We even got a peek into Baldoni's headspace courtesy of another attorney, Ellyn Garofalo, who dished a bit on how JB's holding up amid the mess. Fingers crossed for some closure, because this saga is exhausting. The trial? It's locked in for May 18, unless these two sides surprise us and hash it out beforehand.
So, darlings, will egos bend for a behind-the-scenes truce, or are we headed for a full courtroom showdown? Eyes peeled! 👀
