Earlier in the year, Baldoni took legal action against Lively and her husband, claiming that they were out to “ruin” him and his professional life by taking control of his film, “It Ends With Us.”

Baldoni’s complaint escalated the ongoing legal battle stemming from the film that Baldoni directed and co-starred in with Lively.

The judge noted that sharing Lively’s complaint with the New York Times does not qualify as defamation because it is safeguarded by the fair report privilege.

As their legal fight unfolded, Baldoni’s team published a website containing texts and an alleged timeline relating to Lively’s claims.

The website, a separate leaked voice note that Baldoni sent to Lively and several public statements made by Baldoni’s lawyer were the subject of several court hearings in recent months.

“It Ends With Us” starred Lively and Baldoni as an on-screen couple and featured instances of domestic violence.

Rumours of their fractured professional relationship began percolating during the film’s 2024 press tour.