After months of silence, Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, are finally speaking publicly about his legal battle with Blake Lively. It’s a moment that feels significant—especially for those following the complex Justin Baldoni case and what it reveals about power dynamics in Hollywood.
“We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years,” Justin said in an Instagram video posted Wednesday. “And it’s not because we haven’t had anything to say, because lord knows we have.” The couple’s decision to stay quiet wasn’t easy, but they chose to let the legal process move forward without adding unnecessary noise to an already complicated situation.
The director and actor of It Ends With Us explained that previous attempts to address the dispute never felt right. Instead, they chose to wait, pray, and trust the process—much like someone carefully curating their thoughts through a spoken word performance, finding the perfect moment to share their truth.
Emily acknowledged that there is “so much to say,” but emphasized that their strongest feeling now is gratitude. “What does feel important is that we can genuinely say that we are sitting here today feeling immense gratitude for so many things and so many people,” she said. That gratitude extends to their support system, which kept them grounded through the storm.
Justin added, “Gratitude has saved us.” It’s a powerful statement about healing and resilience.
The dispute began after Lively accused her director and costar of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign during production of the 2024 film. Baldoni denied the allegations and later filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. The suit was dismissed, marking a turning point in the case.
Lively later dropped her case and settled with Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios. No money changed hands, though she is now seeking $7.5 million in legal fees—a detail that speaks to the financial toll of these disputes on everyone involved.
Justin thanked those who stood beside his family, saying, “We’re here, in large part, because of so many of you.” He reflected on how difficult seasons strip away everything that doesn’t matter. “When God presses the reset button and everything else is stripped away, that’s when love shows up,” he said. “And we feel so loved.”
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