Justin Baldoni and wife break silence after legal battle with Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, have broken their silence for the first time since settling a legal dispute with co-star Blake Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us." In a nearly five-minute Instagram video, the couple expressed gratitude while acknowledging "trauma" and "pain." Baldoni stated, "There have been so many painful things that have been spoken into existence." Source: BBC Emily Baldoni said they had to wrestle with "how could something like this even happen? Let alone disguised as a fight for women." Source: latimes

The Legal Dispute

The legal battle began in December 2024 when Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni countersued Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for $400 million, alleging defamation and extortion. Source: BBC However, that countersuit was later dismissed. Source: latimes In May 2025, the parties reached a confidential settlement days before trial. Source: BBC According to reports, a judge had dismissed Lively's harassment claims, while her retaliation allegations were settled. Source: BBC

The Statement

The Baldonis said they waited to speak to avoid adding "to the noise" and let the legal process conclude. Source: latimes Emily Baldoni noted that "the truth and the facts have spoken for themselves." Source: latimes The couple smiled and chuckled during the video, with Justin attributing their resilience to gratitude. Source: latimes They indicated the moment felt right to share their perspective, nearly two years after the initial lawsuit.