Justin Baldoni breaks silence on shocking Blake Lively settlement

Justin Baldoni has broken his silence following the settlement of his legal battle with Blake Lively. In an Instagram video posted with his wife, Emily, the couple expressed "immense gratitude" for their supporters, though Emily noted that their thankfulness "doesn't negate the injustice and the pain" they have felt. Justin stated that "gratitude has saved us" and explained that they waited to speak out because they did not want to "add to the noise" and wanted to "let the justice system run its course." The settlement, reached on May 4, came just weeks before their trial was scheduled to begin and after a judge threw out 10 of Lively's 13 claims, including her sexual harassment claim. In a joint statement, both parties acknowledged the process presented challenges and that concerns raised by Lively "deserved to be heard." They expressed a hope that the settlement brings closure and allows everyone to move forward in peace. Page Six confirmed that neither party earned money from the settlement, though their legal teams made a combined $60 million.