The ongoing legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, co-stars of the 2024 film It Ends With Us, has taken a new turn. Lively has filed a request to withdraw her claims of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress against Baldoni. This move comes after Baldoni's legal team sought access to her medical and mental health records, arguing they were pertinent to the case. Lively's attorneys maintain that the withdrawal is a strategic step to streamline the case, emphasizing that she continues to pursue other allegations, including sexual harassment and retaliation.

The legal battle began in December 2024 when Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, alleging that Baldoni created a hostile work environment through inappropriate comments and behavior during the film's production. She claimed that Baldoni improvised unwanted kissing scenes and discussed his personal life in ways that made her uncomfortable. Additionally, Lively accused Baldoni of orchestrating a smear campaign to damage her reputation after she raised concerns about his conduct.

In response, Baldoni denied the allegations and filed a $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, alleging defamation and civil extortion. He claimed that Lively attempted to gain creative control over the film and threatened to make false sexual harassment complaints if her demands were not met.

The controversy has garnered significant media attention, with both parties receiving support from various quarters. Lively's co-stars from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and other industry figures have publicly backed her, while Baldoni has faced professional setbacks, including being dropped by his talent agency, WME. As the legal proceedings continue, the court has yet to decide on Lively's request to modify her claims. The trial is scheduled for March 2026, and the outcome could have significant implications for both actors' careers.