Justin Baldoni's attorney Bryan Freedman says the legal battle with Blake Lively is headed to trial after a failed settlement conference. The court-ordered meeting in lower Manhattan ended without resolution, keeping the May 18 trial date intact. Lively's December 2024 complaint alleges sexual harassment on the set of 'It Ends With Us.'
Oh honey, the drama just won't quit! Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's courtroom showdown is far from over, with Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman spilling that it's trial-bound. Photogs caught Freedman outside the federal courthouse in lower Manhattan right after Wednesday's settlement conference—a court-mandated Hail Mary to settle things before the big May 18 date. Spoiler: No dice on the settlement.
Freedman didn't hold back when asked if it'd go to trial. 'That's where this seems to be headed,' he told reporters, adding he's 'looking forward to duking it out with Blake's legal team.' Meanwhile, Baldoni flashed a 'big fat grin' and stayed chatty, while Lively and her camp zipped their lips on the way out. Talk about contrasting vibes! 🔥
As a refresher, Lively filed her complaint against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star back in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment during filming. The mess has pulled in heavy hitters too—Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds are tangled up, and sources say Baldoni's team plans to call Swift as a witness if it hits trial. Bingo cards at the ready, indeed.
No resolution means we're locked in for the full spectacle. So, is this tea about to boil over in court, or will someone blink first? 👀
