TMDb/The Shallows Celebrity Blake Lively's 2024: A blockbuster hit with 'It Ends with Us' and a legal battle. Plus, her fan-favorite thriller 'The Shallows' leaves Netflix soon. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Blake Lively experienced a rollercoaster year in 2024, marked by both major success and significant challenges. She starred in It Ends with Us, which became the biggest hit of her career, grossing over $350 million worldwide. Despite the film's commercial triumph, its production was marred by a public legal dispute between Lively and co-star/director Justin Baldoni.