Judd Apatow, Chelsea Handler Joke About Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's Legal Feud

The ongoing legal battle between 'It Ends With Us' co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has become a focal point for comedy at recent Hollywood award shows. Comedian Judd Apatow and Chelsea Handler both made light of the situation during their respective hosting duties, with Apatow humorously suggesting that to make money, one must sue Lively, and Handler expressing gratitude for the distraction the feud has provided from more serious news. The dispute escalated after Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni in December 2024, which led to Baldoni's $400 million countersuit for defamation. Handler noted the absence of the two stars at the Critics' Choice Awards while referencing the lack of a potential sequel to their film. Both hosts acknowledged the seriousness of the legal issues while using humor to highlight the absurdity of the situation. The trial is scheduled to commence in March 2026, amid warnings from the judge to keep the case out of the public eye.