Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle dispute weeks before scheduled trial

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their legal dispute, just weeks ahead of a scheduled trial. The actors' legal representatives issued a joint statement expressing their hope that the resolution would provide "closure" for both parties involved.

Details regarding the nature of the dispute or the terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. The agreement comes as a relief for both Lively and Baldoni, allowing them to move forward without the pressures of a trial looming over them.