Justin Baldoni and wife Emily break two-year silence on Blake Lively lawsuit and 'injustice'
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily posted a video on Instagram breaking a two‑year silence about their legal dispute with Blake Lively. The lawsuit, stemming from allegations related to the 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” was settled confidentially in May 2026 without any party admitting wrongdoing or paying damages. Both Baldoni and Lively had previously filed counter‑claims accusing each other of defamation and other misconduct.
- ▪The Baldonis released a lengthy Instagram video in July 2026 describing the years of “injustice” and “trauma” linked to the legal battle with Lively.
- ▪Blake Lively filed a federal lawsuit in December 2024 alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign orchestrated by Baldoni.
- ▪Baldoni denied the claims and sued Lively, Ryan Reynolds, The New York Times and others for defamation and extortion.
- ▪The dispute was resolved through a confidential settlement in May 2026, with no damages awarded and no admission of liability by either side.
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Entertainment Justin Baldoni and wife Emily break two-year silence on Blake Lively lawsuit and 'injustice' The couple addressed the 'It Ends With Us' legal battle, which settled in May 2026 without damages paid By Janelle Ash Fox News Published July 8, 2026 10:30pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Blake Lively attends Met Gala after Justin Baldoni lawsuit settlement Blake Lively arrived at the Met Gala after a lengthy lawsuit settlement with former co-star Justin Baldoni. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Justin Baldoni is breaking his silence two years after the Blake Lively legal drama began.
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