Justin Baldoni Breaks Silence on Blake Lively Dispute
For the first time since their legal clash with Blake Lively over the 2024 movie It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, have spoken out about their challenges. In a five-minute Instagram video released on Wednesday, they shared the emotional struggles their family has endured. Baldoni noted, “So many painful things have come to light in the past couple of years.” Emily added, “We've had a lot of trauma to process as a family.” They thanked their supporters and acknowledged their healing journey. The dispute started when Lively sued Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment. Baldoni countered with a $400 million defamation lawsuit. Ultimately, most claims were settled before trial.
Key facts
- Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily made their first public remarks since the legal battle with Blake Lively.
- The Baldonis released a nearly five-minute video on Instagram on Wednesday.
- Baldoni stated there have been many painful things spoken into existence over the last couple years.
- Emily Baldoni said there has been a lot of trauma for their family to move through.
- Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios in December 2024.
- Baldoni filed a $400 million counter-lawsuit against Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
- Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of 13 allegations in Lively's case, including sexual harassment.
- The parties settled remaining claims in May 2025, less than two weeks before trial.
Entities
Artists
- Justin Baldoni
- Emily Baldoni
- Blake Lively
- Ryan Reynolds
Institutions
- Wayfarer Studios
- BBC
Locations
- New York
- United States