Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, posted an Instagram video Wednesday to address a legal settlement with co-star Blake Lively [1].

The public statement ends a prolonged period of silence following a hostile-work-environment lawsuit tied to the 2024 film “It Ends With Us.” The resolution of this dispute marks the end of a high-profile legal battle involving two of the film's primary stars.

In the video, Baldoni addressed the gap in his public communication. "We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years," Baldoni said [1]. The couple used the platform to explain the terms of the settlement, and to highlight what they described as an injustice during the process [2].

Legal filings indicate that Lively had sought $400 million in the lawsuit [3]. The parties reached a settlement approximately two months before the video was posted, placing the agreement in May 2026 [1].

While Baldoni and his wife focused on the resolution of the case, previous comments from Lively touched on the emotional toll of the conflict. Lively said she "felt the pain of manufactured shame" [3].

Emily Baldoni expressed a desire to put the conflict behind them. "We’re grateful for the support and are moving forward," Emily Baldoni said [2].

“"We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years."”

The settlement concludes a contentious legal chapter for the production of 'It Ends With Us,' resolving claims of a hostile work environment. By breaking a two-year silence, the Baldonis are attempting to control the narrative surrounding the settlement and the specific injustices they allege occurred during the litigation process.