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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Saga: What the Documentary Covers

ITN Productions’ reported feature-length documentary examines the Lively–Baldoni dispute. Here’s what it covers, where it was reported to air, and what happened in court.
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He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni is reported as a feature-length documentary, not a multi-episode docuseries. ITN Productions made a 90-minute version for Channel 5; a shorter cut was also reported for Max and Discovery+. The film covers allegations and denials in the dispute, not a judicial finding that either side’s contested account is true.

What is the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni documentary called?

The title is He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni. Marie Claire UK describes it as a 90-minute investigative documentary produced by ITN Productions for Channel 5. Calling it a “docuseries” is not supported by that report: it describes a feature-length film, and does not identify multiple episodes.

The reported scope includes Lively’s legal complaint, her allegations of sexual misconduct and an online smear campaign, Baldoni’s denial and counter-suit, and the social-media response. These are the positions and topics the documentary examines; the film’s existence does not establish the truth of either party’s claims.

Where can you watch He Said, She Said?

Marie Claire reported that the feature was available on Channel 5 and that a 60-minute version was set to air on Max and Discovery+ on March 31. That report does not establish current catalog availability or the relevant territory, so check each service’s listing for your location rather than assuming it can still be streamed there.

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Reported cut Runtime Service Availability detail
Feature-length version 90 minutes Channel 5 Reported as available; current listing and territory are not established by Marie Claire UK.
Shorter version 60 minutes Max and Discovery+ Reported as scheduled for March 31; the report does not establish the year, current availability, or territory.

What happened in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case?

The dispute followed the production of It Ends with Us, which is based on Colleen Hoover’s novel and opened in theaters on August 9, 2024. The following timeline summarizes the principal legal developments reported by ABC News. Allegations are attributed to the people or filings that made them.

  • December 2024: Lively made a complaint to the California Civil Rights Department.
  • December 31, 2024: Lively filed a federal lawsuit in New York alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni denied her allegations.
  • January 2025: Baldoni and associates sued Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and others for $400 million.
  • June 2025: Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni’s $400 million suit.
  • April 2026: The judge dismissed most of Lively’s case, including her sexual-harassment claims.
  • May 4, 2026: The parties announced a settlement before the scheduled trial.

What did the later legal-fee ruling decide?

On August 26, 2026, Judge Liman awarded Lively $363,245 in attorneys’ fees and $44,206 in costs, according to the Associated Press. She had sought about $8 million. The AP reports that the judge limited recovery under California law to fees connected to defending against defamation claims.

This was a decision about recoverable legal expenses after the settlement, not a verdict resolving every underlying dispute. The earlier dismissal of claims and the settlement likewise should not be treated as proof of either side’s contested allegations.

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How does the film relate to Colleen Hoover’s novel?

It Ends with Us, the film at the center of the dispute, is based on Colleen Hoover’s novel. The book provides context for the adaptation, but it is not a record of the real-world legal case examined by the documentary.

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