Justin Baldoni and Emily Address Blake Lively Lawsuit Controversy
WHO:
Fox News - Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily are involved in the legal battle with Blake Lively.
NBC News - Justin Baldoni has 4 million followers on Instagram.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni stated that the legal battle with Blake Lively was about alleged sexual harassment on the set of "It Ends With Us."
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni mentioned that he and Emily have been focusing on their family and community during their healing process.
NBC News - Justin Baldoni and Emily described the things said about them during the legal battle as “painful” and “untruthful.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni stated that the legal battle with Blake Lively began in August 2024.
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni mentioned that the couple expressed gratitude for their supporters, stating, “gratitude has saved us” over the last two years.
The Hollywood Reporter - Emily Baldoni described the situation as having “a lot of trauma for us to move through as a family.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni emphasized that they are currently focusing on “continuing the healing and hanging out with our kiddos and enjoying life.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni stated, “We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years, and it’s not because we haven’t had anything to say, because Lord knows we have, but it just felt like every time we went to make a video like this, we wanted to speak, something was telling us not to.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni mentioned that he was ordered by the court to pay Lively’s attorneys’ fees, but no additional money for damages.
The Hollywood Reporter - Emily Baldoni expressed, “We’ve had to wrestle with so many things and try to understand so many things, like, how could something like this even happen? Let alone disguised as a fight for women.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni said, “Also, this has been on both of our hearts. There were so many of you who, when we didn’t have a voice, were our voice.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni stated in an Instagram video, “We are healing,” and emphasized that “healing isn’t linear. It looks different every day.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Baldoni mentioned that “there’s been so many painful things that have been spoken into existence over the last couple years, and that created so much noise.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Emily Baldoni expressed that their gratitude “doesn’t negate the injustice and the pain that we have also felt in the last few years.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Justin Baldoni noted that they have had to rethink what is real and what matters, stating, “It’s the kids. It’s our family. It’s our friends. It’s our community who’ve been there for us. It’s our faith.”
US Magazine - Justin Baldoni and Emily Baldoni expressed that they have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years.
Fox News - Baldoni and Emily filmed an emotional video addressing their two-year legal battle with Blake Lively over "It Ends With Us."
NY Post - Baldoni and Lively settled their long legal battle on May 4.
WHEN:
NY Post - The settlement between Baldoni and Lively occurred on May 4, just two weeks before they were set to go to trial.
WHY:
Fox News - Baldoni described the situation as an "injustice" in their video.
HOW:
TMZ - Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were seen dining together in Canada just hours before Justin Baldoni's statement about the lawsuit.
NBC News - Baldoni posted an Instagram video alongside his wife to address the dispute and thank their supporters.
(UPDATED July 9, 2026 20:33 UTC)
Justin Baldoni has revealed that his legal battle with Blake Lively centers around allegations of sexual harassment on the set of "It Ends With Us," describing the statements made during this process as “painful” and “untruthful.” He also shared that he and his partner Emily have been focusing on their family and community as they navigate this challenging time. Meanwhile, just hours before Baldoni's announcement, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were spotted dining together in Canada.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 17:38 UTC)
Justin Baldoni revealed that his legal battle with Blake Lively began in August 2024, and he expressed gratitude for the support they've received, saying, “gratitude has saved us” over the last two years. His wife, Emily Baldoni, described the situation as having “a lot of trauma for us to move through as a family.” Despite the challenges, Justin emphasized their current focus on “continuing the healing and hanging out with our kiddos and enjoying life.”
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 12:49 UTC)
Justin Baldoni recently opened up about the challenges he and his wife have faced over the past two years, stating, “We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years, and it’s not because we haven’t had anything to say.” He also revealed that he was ordered by the court to pay Lively’s attorneys’ fees but will not have to pay any additional damages. Emily Baldoni shared her feelings on the situation, saying, “We’ve had to wrestle with so many things and try to understand so many things, like, how could something like this even happen? Let alone disguised as a fight for women.”
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 11:53 UTC)
In a heartfelt Instagram video, Justin Baldoni shared that “we are healing,” while acknowledging that healing is not a straightforward process and varies from day to day. He reflected on the painful experiences and noise that have surrounded them over the past couple of years, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both gratitude and the injustices they have faced. Emily Baldoni added that their appreciation for support does not diminish the pain they have endured, highlighting the significance of family, friends, and community in their journey.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 10:07 UTC)
Justin Baldoni and Emily Baldoni have revealed that they haven't spoken publicly for nearly two years. This admission comes from a recent interview with US Magazine. The couple's silence has sparked interest among their fans and followers.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 04:17 UTC)
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily recently shared an emotional video discussing their two-year legal battle with Blake Lively over "It Ends With Us," which they described as an "injustice." The couple settled their long-standing dispute with Lively on May 4, just two weeks before they were scheduled to go to trial. Baldoni, who has four million followers on Instagram, used the platform to express gratitude to their supporters while addressing the situation.