Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's Settlement: What They're Not Saying
Justin Baldoni is speaking out after settling his long legal battle with Blake Lively.In a video the “Jane the Virgin” alum posted to Instagram Wednesday, his wife, Emily, said they were feeling “immense gratitude” for those who supported them since Lively first came forward with allegations against her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star in December 2024.Justin, 42, noted, “Gratitude has saved us.”That said, Emily explained that any thankfulness they have for support “doesn’t negate the injustice and the pain” they’ve felt over the past few years.Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, broke their silence on the actor’s legal battle with Blake Lively in an Instagram video Wednesday, a screenshot of which is seen above. Instagram/Justin BaldoniThe two, pictured here, said they were grateful for fans speaking out on their behalf when they couldn’t. Instagram/Justin Baldoni“We’ve had to wrestle with so many things and try to understand so many things, like how can something happen like this even happen — let alone disguised as a fight for women,” she said, acknowledging “there’s been a lot of trauma” for them to “move through as a family.”The father of two explained why they waited so long to speak out.“There have been so many painful things spoken into existence over the last couple years,” Justin said as his wife interjected, “Untruthful.”“And that created so much noise, and we didn’t want to add to the noise,” he continued. “So we just wanted to let the justice system run its course.”Emily chimed in, “And the truth and facts have spoken for themselves, and here we are.”Justin said they are “healing” after going through a “traumatic” experience and expressed appreciation for fans who vocally supported them when they couldn’t speak for themselves.“Thank you does not feel like enough,” he noted.Justin, seen here in February, said “gratitude” saved them during the “traumatic” experience. Robert Miller for NY PostHe and Lively, seen here in February, settled their case on May 4 — just two weeks before their case was set to go to trial. Gregory P. Mango for NY PostJustin and Lively, 38, settled their intense court battle stemming from their 2024 film “It Ends With Us” on May 4 — just two weeks before their trial was scheduled to begin.The settlement came a month after a judge threw out 10 out of 13 of Lively’s claims, including her claim that Justin sexually harassed her.In a joint statement to Page Six about their settlement, the two noted, “The end product — the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life. Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind.”They continued, “We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard.”Lively attended the 2026 Met Gala, as seen above, just hours after settling her case with Baldoni. GC ImagesJustin was also spotted holding hands with his wife in Nashville, Tennessee, after settling his case with Lively, as pictured here. Derek Shook for Page SixBoth parties added that they “remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments” and it is their “sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online.”Page Six confirmed that neither Lively nor Justin earned any money in their settlement.However, both Lively and Justin’s legal teams made $60 million combined to sue and countersue one another, sources told Page Six Hollywood.Just hours after the settlement, Lively attended the 2026 Met Gala, where she posed on the red carpet in a pastel archival Versace gown from 2006. A day later, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, also shared a carefree selfie of the two.Lively accused Justin of sexually harassing her on the set of “It Ends With Us” and launching a smear campaign against her. The former co-stars are seen together in the 2024 film. ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett CollectionJustin, pictured above with Lively while filming “It Ends With Us,” denied all the accusations, and a judge threw out 10 of her 13 claims before the two settled their case. GC ImagesJustin also appeared unbothered after news of the settlement broke.He and Emily were spotted in good spirits earlier this month in Nashville, Tennessee. The two held hands while visiting local eatery the Little Rad Market in exclusive pics obtained by Page Six.In recent weeks, Lively demanded Justin pay more than $8 million in legal fees and spent time with her family in Upstate New York while former best friend Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce in a star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden.A source told Page Six that Swift believes “their friendship is done” after the pop star was dragged into Lively’s legal battle with Justin.
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