The contentious legal showdown between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is getting the documentary treatment. He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni, a fast-turnaround special, is set to premiere on Investigation Discovery in the U.S. on March 31 and on Channel 5 in the UK tonight. The documentary promises to unpack Lively’s allegations of sexual misconduct against Baldoni during the filming of their hit movie, his vehement denial and subsequent $400 million defamation countersuit, and the dueling accusations of orchestrated online smear campaigns. With a deep dive into the legal evidence and the explosive social media fallout, the special arrives as the Hollywood saga continues to dominate headlines.
The drama kicked off in December 2024 when Lively lodged a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, accusing Baldoni of sexual misconduct on the set of It Ends With Us. Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, the film was a box office triumph upon its August 2024 release, but its success was quickly eclipsed by the escalating legal feud. Baldoni fired back in January 2025 with a staggering $400 million countersuit, alleging defamation and naming Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist Leslie Sloane as defendants. What began as a behind-the-scenes dispute has since ballooned into one of Tinseltown’s most high-profile legal battles.
Fueling the fire are mutual claims of PR-fueled sabotage. Lively’s camp has pointed to text messages and communications involving Baldoni’s publicists, Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel, as proof of a calculated effort to tarnish her reputation. Baldoni’s team, meanwhile, has accused Lively and Reynolds of leveraging their A-list clout—including alleged ties to the New York Times—to sway public opinion against him. The result? A messy war of words playing out not just in courtrooms but across social media, where fans and critics alike have picked sides.
The legal volley has only intensified in recent months. Both parties have filed motions to dismiss each other’s claims, with a trial date now locked in for March 9, 2026. Baldoni upped the ante by adding the New York Times to his lawsuit, alleging the outlet played a role in spreading false narratives. Lively, in turn, amended her complaint to include allegations that other women on the It Ends With Us set were also made uncomfortable by Baldoni’s behavior. With new twists emerging regularly, the case shows no signs of cooling down.
Enter ITN Productions, the team behind the upcoming documentary, which aims to cut through the noise. The special will examine the evidence from both sides while spotlighting the social media storm that’s kept this story blazing. “This story has captivated the world, perpetuated by social media which is still gaining momentum,” said Ian Russell, head of international at ITN Productions. With the trial still a year out, He Said, She Said could prove pivotal in shaping public perception—and perhaps even the legal strategies of Lively and Baldoni. As one of Hollywood’s most talked-about feuds, this documentary is poised to be a must-watch chapter in a saga that’s far from over.
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