In a major victory for Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds, a New York federal judge has sided with the actress in a messy legal battle involving her 'It Ends With Us' director and co-star, whom she accused of alleged sexual harassment and weaponizing social media.

Lively’s attorneys call it “a total victory and a complete vindication” as one front in the war over 'It Ends With Us' comes to an abrupt conclusion.