Justin Baldoni and Wife Emily Break Silence After Blake Lively Settlement

Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, have broken their silence following the settlement of his legal battle with Blake Lively. In an Instagram video, Justin explained that they had refrained from speaking publicly for nearly two years because "every time we went to make a video like this... something was telling us not to." Emily added that they now feel "immense gratitude" and that "this feels like the moment" to speak out, though they acknowledged the "injustice and the pain" they have felt. The legal battle began in late 2023 when Lively sued Justin for sexual harassment and fostering a hostile work environment, allegations he denied. A judge later dismissed most of Lively's claims, and the rest were settled before trial. Justin said they chose to stay quiet to "let the justice system run its course," adding that "the truth and the facts have spoken for themselves." The couple, who share two children, are now focused on healing, with Justin noting that "healing isn't linear" and that they are rethinking "what is real and what matters" — namely their family and friends.