Justin Baldoni addresses Blake Lively lawsuit in first public statement on Instagram

Justin Baldoni, the director of It Ends With Us, publicly addressed his legal battle with Blake Lively for the first time in a five-minute Instagram video shared on Friday. Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, described the past year as filled with "injustice and pain" stemming from their year-long legal conflict.

Details of the Legal Dispute

The legal fight between Baldoni and Lively, which began over a breach of contract and related claims, concluded with a settlement on May 4. This agreement prevented the case from going to trial. Lively had previously filed a lawsuit seeking over $8 million in legal fees from Baldoni and his studio, giving Baldoni until July 13 to respond.

Baldoni expressed his gratitude towards friends, family, and supporters who stood by them during the ordeal. "Gratitude has saved us," he stated, reflecting on the lessons learned through this challenging experience.

Emotional Impact on the Baldoni Family

Emily Baldoni shared her perspective on the trauma the family faced, emphasizing the emotional toll of the situation. She questioned how such a conflict could arise, especially when disguised as a fight for women. "The truth is, reality is, is that there’s been a lot of trauma for us to move through as a family," she explained.

Both Baldonis acknowledged the importance of their community during this time. Justin Baldoni noted, "There were so many of you who, when we didn’t have a voice, were our voice," thanking supporters for their discernment and intuition.

Future Plans and Healing

Looking ahead, the couple intends to focus on healing and spending quality time with their children. Emily Baldoni hinted at sharing more of their story in the future, stating, "There is so much more to say. That time will come, but for now, we are going to focus on continuing the healing and hanging out with our kiddos and enjoying life." The Baldonis remain hopeful as they navigate their next steps.

The Guardian has reached out to Lively’s representative for further comments on the matter.