Justin Baldoni's voice cracked with emotion as he broke his two-year silence on the tumultuous legal battle with co-star Blake Lively. The actor and director, known for his work on 'It Ends With Us', sat alongside his wife Emily in a heart-wrenching Instagram video that revealed the devastating toll of their ordeal.
The drama unfolded in December 2024 when Lively slapped Baldoni with a lawsuit, alleging behaviour that left her reeling from 'severe emotional distress' and sparked concerns about an unsafe working environment on set. But Baldoni consistently denied these claims and fired back with a countersuit against both Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds – although this was subsequently dismissed in June 2025.
The case was poised to go to court on May 18, 2026, but just days before, both parties revealed that a settlement had been reached, saving them from a potentially explosive trial. While the details of the deal remain under wraps, their joint statement hinted at a new beginning: "We will move forward."
Now, in this candid video, the Baldonis explained why they'd remained mum for so long. Justin confessed that 'it just didn't feel like the right time' to speak out, while Emily revealed that gratitude had been their saviour – but couldn't erase the pain and injustice they'd endured. They spoke of the 'trauma' their family had suffered, opting instead to let the justice system run its course.
The couple closed by reaffirming their focus on healing and their loved ones. Justin declared, "We are healing... and we've had to rethink what's real and what matters. It's our kids, our family, our friends, our community... our faith." Emily hinted at more to come: "There's so much more to say – but for now, it's about healing and moving forward."
'It Ends With Us' is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, with release details and UK streaming availability still up in the air. But given its star power, fans can expect it to find a home on major platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Sky Cinema once it hits cinemas.