Actor Blake Lively made a striking appearance at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025, just hours after settling a legal dispute with her co-star Justin Baldoni regarding their film 'It Ends With Us'. Lively donned a pastel-toned gown featuring shades of peach, purple, and yellow, reminiscent of her Statue of Liberty-inspired outfit from the previous year. The settlement resolved Lively's retaliation lawsuit against Baldoni, his production company, and a public relations firm, concluding a dispute that began in late 2024. The agreement was reached shortly before the case was set to go to trial in Manhattan. A joint statement from the legal teams highlighted the pride in the film's impact on domestic violence awareness and emphasized the importance of a respectful workplace. Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, did not attend the gala, but fellow actor Hugh Jackman was present. This appearance coincides with the release of 'Another Simple Favour', the sequel to the 2019 film, now available on Prime Video.