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Justin Baldoni Discusses Legal Battle with Blake Lively Over 'It Ends With Us'

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Justin Baldoni spoke for the first time about a legal battle with Blake Lively related to the film 'It Ends With Us'.
  • Baldoni and his wife, Emily, explained their decision to remain silent during the nearly two-year legal process.
  • They cited respect for the judicial proceedings and support from loved ones as crucial during the difficult time.

Justin Baldoni has broken his silence regarding a legal dispute with Blake Lively connected to the film 'It Ends With Us.' The actor and his wife, Emily Baldoni, shared their experience navigating the legal process, which had kept them away from public discussion for nearly two years. In a video shared on social media, the couple revealed their reasons for choosing not to comment while the case was before the courts.

Baldoni explained that their silence was a deliberate choice, not an indication of a lack of arguments. He stated, "We haven't spoken publicly for most of the last two years, and not because we had nothing to say." The couple felt a strong desire to respond at various points but ultimately decided to respect the judicial process before presenting their side of the story.

Emily Baldoni added that their decision to stay quiet was driven by personal reflection and a belief that the right moment to speak would eventually come. She acknowledged facing comments and narratives during that period that they felt did not accurately represent the situation. However, she refrained from detailing specifics, noting that there are still aspects they are not ready to disclose publicly.

Both Justin and Emily Baldoni emphasized the vital role that support from family, friends, and fans played in helping them overcome what they described as one of the most challenging periods of their lives. They are now prioritizing their emotional recovery, strengthening their family life with their children, and regaining peace after the lengthy legal proceedings. This comes weeks after Baldoni and Lively reached a legal settlement that concluded their related lawsuits and counterclaims.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.