Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, have spoken publicly for the first time in two years about the legal battle with actress Blake Lively. In a video posted to Instagram on Wednesday, the couple addressed the dispute stemming from the production of the 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”
Justin Baldoni explained that previous attempts to speak felt untimely, but the couple now felt compelled to share their perspective. “There have been so many painful things that have been spoken into existence,” he said, acknowledging the difficulty of the past two years.
The controversy began in December 2024 when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign during filming. Baldoni and his company, Wayfarer Studios, countersued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for $400 million, alleging defamation. That lawsuit was dismissed after a judge ruled Lively's accusations were protected by litigation privilege.
Emily Baldoni stated that “the facts have spoken for themselves” and expressed gratitude for their supporters. Justin Baldoni thanked those who showed discernment, saying, “You have given your time to fight for us, and thank you does not feel like enough.”
The legal battle appeared to subside when Lively dropped her lawsuit and settled with Baldoni and Wayfarer, with no cash exchanged. However, Lively is now seeking $7.5 million in legal fees from Baldoni and Wayfarer.
