Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds All Smiles in New Selfie Just 2 Days After Settling “It Ends with Us” Lawsuit

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• Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds shared a smiling selfie after the It Ends with Us lawsuit was settled

• Lively and Justin Baldoni’s company, Wayfarer Studios, resolved their legal dispute just two weeks before the trial was set to begin

• Lively appeared “confident” at the Met Gala the day after the settlement, wearing an archival Atelier Versace gown

Blake Lively appeared in high spirits as she posed for a selfie alongside her husband, Ryan Reynolds, after settling her It Ends with Us lawsuit.

The actress, 38, beamed while cradling Reynolds’ head in the snap, which he uploaded on his Instagram Stories on Tuesday, May 5.

Reynolds, 49, posted the picture to his 50 million followers, accompanied by Millie Jackson’s song “Here We Go Again.”

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively
Credit: Ryan Reynolds/Instagram

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The joyful appearance came after Lively and Justin Baldoni’s company, Wayfarer Studios, settled their lawsuit just two weeks before it was due to go to trial in New York.

The dispute began in December 2024 when Lively filed a sexual-harassment complaint against co-star Baldoni, 42, and Wayfarer Studios, over their movie It Ends with Us.

After the sexual harassment claim was dismissed, Lively and Wayfarer were set to go to trial on additional claims, including retaliation, in New York on May 18.

On Monday, May 4, attorneys for both sides issued a joint statement confirming the agreement.

“The end product — the movie It Ends With Us — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” reads the statement. “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind.”

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us
Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment

“We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard. We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments,” continued the joint statement. “It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online.”

Blake Lively at the Met Gala 2026
Credit: Taylor Hill/Getty

The day after the lawsuit had been settled, Lively made a “fearless” return to the Met Gala on Tuesday, May 5, wearing an archival Atelier Versace gown from spring 2006, accessorizing with custom Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

An exclusive source told PEOPLE that the mom of four seemed “strong, confident, fearless” on the red carpet, adding that she’s “standing strong,” amid the legal drama.

The source also shared that Lively was “chatting” with others at the event and “didn’t avoid anybody or any conversations.”

Lively was a guest of Vogue and was seated at Anna Wintour’s table inside the event.

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