The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle has come to an end with a settlement in Lively's breach of contract and retaliation lawsuit.

The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.

Settlement details were not revealed in the agreement that put an end to a highly anticipated trial before it began

The two have gone back and forth for over a year.

The settlement will allow both sides to avoid a trial

Fine della battaglia legale tra Blake Lively e Justin Baldoni: accordo raggiunto prima del processo previsto per maggio

Actress and producer Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, her "It Ends with Us" director and co-star, have settled their lawsuit two weeks ahead of trial.

The alleged conflict between the pair began on a film set and has been disastrous for everyone involved. Apart from the lawyers, naturally, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde