No end in sight.<\/p>\n
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were photographed arriving at the U.S. District Court in Manhattan on Wednesday morning for a final chance at resolving their legal battle ahead of their May trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n The \u201cIt Ends With Us\u201d co-stars sported bizarrely similar ensembles for the court-ordered settlement conference.<\/p>\n Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively arrived in court on Wednesday morning. REUTERS<\/p>\n The former co-stars happened to wear coordinating colors for Wednesday\u2019s hearing. REUTERS<\/p>\n The \u201cGossip Girl\u201d alum showed up solo on Wednesday. Robert Miller for NY Post<\/p>\n The \u201cGossip Girl\u201d alum suited up in olive green, completing her look with a pink and white button-up, a striped green cardigan and boots.<\/p>\n The actress carried a green purse and accessorized with a flower pin affixed to her suit jacket.<\/p>\n Baldoni, for his part, paired a green coat with a pink scarf.<\/p>\n The actor\u2019s wife, Emily Baldoni, was at his side on Wednesday. Robert Miller for NY Post<\/p>\n The duo walked hand-in-hand on Wednesday. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post<\/p>\n While Lively showed up solo, the \u201cJane the Virgin\u201d alum arrived with his wife, Emily Baldoni<\/a>, at his side in an all-brown ensemble.<\/p>\n The couple, who have been married since July 2013 and share two children, approached the courthouse hand-in-hand.<\/p>\n Justin and Lively\u2019s closed-door hearing will be overseen by U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave and marks the first time the pair have faced off in court since their legal battle began<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lively suited up for Wednesday\u2019s settlement conference. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post<\/p>\n It marks the first time Lively (pictured above on Wednesday) will face off against Baldoni in court. REUTERS<\/p>\n Their trial is currently scheduled for May 18. REUTERS<\/p>\n The duo sent tongues wagging in August 2024 when they did separate press for their movie, which is based on the Colleen Hoover book<\/a> of the same name, despite playing love interests.<\/p>\n Four months later, Lively filed a complaint accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment<\/a> \u2014 and officially sued the director<\/a> in January 2025.<\/p>\n The \u201cShallows\u201d star has claimed she suffered at least $161 million<\/a> in lost earnings and damages due to the alleged smear campaign launched against her<\/a> when the film came out<\/a>.<\/p>\n Baldoni, who denied Lively\u2019s allegations, sued her<\/a> \u2014 and her husband, Ryan Reynolds<\/a> \u2014 later that same month, but his lawsuit was dropped<\/a> over the summer.<\/p>\n Lively (pictured above on Sunday) sued Baldoni in January 2025 for alleged sexual harassment. Robert Miller for NY Post<\/p>\n Baldoni (pictured above on Wednesday) has denied Lively\u2019s claims. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post<\/p>\n The actor (pictured above on Wednesday) is seeking summary judgment to dismiss Lively\u2019s lawsuit. Robert Miller for NY Post<\/p>\n The former \u201cMan Enough\u201d podcast co-host sought summary judgment to dismiss Lively\u2019s lawsuit in November 2025, and Judge Liman has not yet ruled on the motion.<\/p>\n Liman will preside over Lively and Baldoni\u2019s trial, which is currently scheduled for May 18.<\/p>\n In the meantime, Lively\u2019s once-close pal Taylor Swift<\/a> and more A-listers have been dragged into the drama<\/a> as unsealed court exhibits expose private text messages<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"No end in sight. 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