With the first actual hearing in the multi-million dollar lawsuits between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni coming up early next week, the Gossip Girl alum and spouse Ryan Reynolds have finally said the quiet part out loud.

Blake Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds told a federal judge Thursday that they will seek to dismiss Justin Baldoni ‘s defamation lawsuit. Attorneys for the two sides are due in court Monday for the first hearing on the megafeud between the two “It Ends With Us” co-stars.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s high-profile lawsuit set for 2026 has fans divided. Comedian Heather McDonald suggested Ryan Reynolds' jealousy sparked the feud. Lively alleged harassment, while Baldoni countersued for $400 million.

Candace Owens theorized that Ryan Reynolds was responsible for the ongoing legal battles between It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni and actress Blake Lively. On Friday, January 24, the conservative political commentator said she got a tip implicating the Deadpool star from a source who claimed they worked on the film.

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds revealed they will move to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit, informing a federal judge of the decision on Thursday, reported Variety.