Blake Lively attended the 2026 [3] Met Gala in New York City on Monday, shortly after settling a lawsuit with co-star Justin Baldoni [1].

The resolution ends a public legal battle between the two leads of “It Ends With Us,” signaling a potential truce after years of production tension.

Lively arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art approximately two to four hours [2] after the settlement was announced. The legal dispute began at the end of 2024 [4] and centered on allegations of “astroturfing” related to the filming and promotion of the project [4].

Reports regarding Lively's demeanor on the red carpet varied. Entertainment Weekly said she appeared relaxed and smiling [3], while Page Six said she displayed reserved sadness and signs of discomfort [5].

Details regarding the financial terms of the agreement remain unclear. Yahoo said the resolution was a "No Money" settlement [6], though other reports confirmed a settlement was reached without specifying the terms [1].

The appearance marks Lively's return to one of the fashion world's most prominent stages following the resolution of the conflict that had shadowed the film's rollout since 2024 [4].

“The legal dispute began at the end of 2024 and centered on allegations of ‘astroturfing’”

The settlement of this lawsuit removes a significant legal hurdle and a public relations liability for the actors involved. Because the dispute involved 'astroturfing'—the practice of masking sponsors to make a product appear as though it has grassroots support—the resolution prevents further discovery and public testimony regarding the internal production culture of the film.