Getty There are lots of rumors swirling around about Blake Lively's appearance at the 2026 Met Gala and it's time to debunk what is being said. The actress appeared on the red carpet just hours after it was announced that she settled her years-long legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. The timing led people to wonder if Blake decided to show up at the last minute, now that her legal drama was over. Well, that's not true.