A Texas judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively over her harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, citing jurisdiction, without judging the claims' validity.

A Texas federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a public relations consultant who accused Blake Lively of falsely implicating him in her harassment claims against Justin Baldoni during the filming of "It Ends With Us." The November 12, 2025, ruling cited jurisdictional issues and did not address the validity of Lively’s allegations. This dismissal is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for parties involved in disputes tied to the film’s production, clearing a legal hurdle for Lively as she pursues her case against Baldoni. The outcome does not affect the ongoing lawsuit or the merits of her claims.