Blake Lively turns heads after Justin Baldoni fallout ends

Blake Lively made a surprise appearance at the Met Gala 2026 shortly after wrapping up her legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

According to the updates, the actress stepped out alone without husband Ryan Reynolds, and the timing drew eyes as the legal matter was reportedly resolved the same day.

At the event, the Hollywood star donned a vintage Atelier Versace outfit from Spring 2006, accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and a custom Judith Leiber bag to complete the outfit.

During a red carpet interview with Vogue, she mentioned, 

“I'm shy, I just like to have my kids with me,” also revealing that her handbag featured custom drawings made by her four children, James, Inez, Betty, and Olin, with Reynolds.

Earlier in the day, a joint statement from both sides confirmed a settlement had been reached between Lively, Baldoni’s production company, and his PR team, calling It Ends With Us a meaningful project and acknowledging concerns raised during the dispute, while expressing hope to move forward.

The legal conflict, tied to claims around retaliation and contract issues, had been ongoing since late 2024 and was expected to head to trial later this month before the surprise resolution.

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