Federal Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Against Blake Lively
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A federal judge in New York dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively on Monday, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle that has been ongoing since 2024.
The two actors, who star together in the film It Ends With Us, have been embroiled in a public feud that drew widespread attention over the past year.
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