Lively's effort to withdraw these claims came after Baldoni's side challenged her allegations. According to documents, Lively's attorneys described Baldoni's legal move as a "press stunt." Despite the withdrawal, Lively maintains allegations of emotional distress and continues her claims of sexual harassment and retaliation.

The legal dispute began after the release of "It Ends With Us," an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, which features Lively in the lead role. Baldoni countersued Lively and her spouse, Ryan Reynolds, citing civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy, intensifying the already heated situation. The case has also drawn in singer Taylor Swift, who was briefly summoned to court over her alleged involvement in script adjustments, but her subpoena was subsequently dropped.

As this courtroom drama unfolds, both parties are navigating a complex landscape of accusations and legal maneuvers.