Justin and Emily Baldoni speak after Blake Lively lawsuit

Actor and director Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, have spoken publicly for the first time in nearly two years, describing a period of "injustice," "pain," and "trauma" following the resolution of a high-profile legal dispute with his co-star Blake Lively. The couple shared a video on Instagram on Wednesday, July 8, reflecting on their silence during the litigation stemming from the 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

Justin Baldoni explained their lengthy public silence, stating that while they had much to say, it never felt like the right time to speak out. He said they did not want to add to the "noise" created by painful public statements over the past two years and instead chose to let the justice system run its course. Emily Baldoni described the experience as deeply painful, expressing difficulty in understanding how the situation could have occurred, particularly, she said, when it was "disguised as a fight for women."

The legal battle began in December 2024 when Blake Lively filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation during the making and promotion of "It Ends With Us," a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel in which both starred and which...