Actor Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, released a video on Instagram Wednesday to address a legal battle with actress Blake Lively [1, 2].

The public statement marks the first time the couple has spoken openly about the conflict in nearly two years [1]. The dispute has remained a subject of industry speculation, and this direct communication attempts to frame the narrative surrounding the legal proceedings and their personal impact.

In the video posted July 8, 2026 [1, 2], the couple described the experience as an injustice and a source of trauma [1, 3]. They used the platform to explain the motivations behind their legal actions and the emotional toll the process took on their family [1, 2].

The Baldonis had maintained a strict silence regarding the specifics of the case since the conflict began. By breaking this silence, they are now presenting their side of the dispute to the public via social media rather than through traditional legal filings or press releases [1, 3].

While the video focuses on the emotional and psychological effects of the litigation, it does not provide new legal evidence or specific settlement terms. The couple said the process was traumatic, framing the legal struggle as a fight for justice [1, 2].

This development follows a long period of public silence that began shortly after the initial conflict surfaced. The decision to release the video on Wednesday suggests a strategic move to regain control of the public discourse surrounding their professional and personal relationship with Lively [1, 3].

“The couple described the experience as an injustice and a source of trauma.”

The decision by the Baldonis to bypass legal representatives and speak directly to followers on social media indicates a shift from a legal strategy to a public relations strategy. By framing the dispute as a matter of trauma and injustice, they are appealing to emotional resonance to counteract the narrative surrounding the legal battle, potentially influencing public perception before any further court proceedings or settlements are finalized.