actor and director Justin Baldoni He received an outpouring of support from his former “Jane the Virgin” co-star after publicly resolving his long-running legal dispute Blake Lively.After filing a two-year “sexual harassment” lawsuit against Lively, Baldoni finally broke his silence for the first time in a video message with his wife Emily Baldoni on Wednesday. Shortly after the actor and director posted the clip on his handle, Gina Rodriguez and Brett Dill Send messages of love and support in the comments section.
Justin Baldoni’s ‘Jane the Virgin’ co-stars react
Rodriguez, who is close to the actor, wrote: “Love you guys. Por vida.” Fans also noticed that actor Dell also added “I love you (red heart emoji)” to the comment.
Justin Baldoni and wife Emily Baldoni break silence
In the nearly five-minute video, the couple reflect on the difficult two years since the legal battle began. Revealing why they ultimately chose to speak out, Justin said: “It feels like every time we go to make a video like this, we want to speak, but something tells us not to. It just didn’t feel like the right time and we were talking about it and feeling it and praying about it. “He acknowledged the toll the case has taken, but added, “We are healing. If you’ve ever experienced trauma, you know recovery is not linear. Every day looks different.”Kuhl also thanked his fans and supporters for their support. “There are so many of you who are our voices when we don’t have any… thank you not enough,” Baldoni said.
Justin and Emily thank fans for their support
He also spoke about the public scrutiny surrounding the case and the “false” comments circulating online. He said: “There have been so many painful things that have been brought out over the past few years that have caused too much noise. We don’t want to add to the noise. We just want the justice system to take its course.”Emily echoed the sentiment, adding: “We just want the justice system to take its course. The truth and facts speak for themselves. “
Fans ask questionsIt all ends with us “Co-star” is silent
The celebrity couple’s latest statement also reignited interest in the responses from “This Is Us” co-stars and cast members, including Jenny Slate and Brandon Skrenner, who have publicly expressed support for Black. Slater said she supports Lively “as a leader, loyal friend and trusted source of emotional support,” while Scrennar urged fans to read Lively’s complaint and avoid “defaming women in movies.”However, after months of court proceedings, the dismissal of multiple claims, lawsuits, and an eventual “settlement,” neither Slate nor Sklenar, nor those involved in the production of “It Ends With Us,” have made any statements or comments about the outcome.One tweet read: “Where are Gossip Girl costars Blake Lively’s dragons, another simple favor. Even Brandon Skrenner, Jenny, Isabella. Blake has had the longest-running issues with her co-stars, especially the ones who starred, and if they were men, she would have ended up in a relationship with them.”
Legal drama about Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively
The legal dispute between Baldoni and Lively began in December 2024, when Lively filed a lawsuit against the actor and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, among others, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and smear conduct.Later that month, Baldoni and his associates filed a defamation lawsuit over The New York Times’ reporting on Lively’s allegations. In January 2025, he also filed a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and others, alleging defamation and racketeering. In June 2025, Judge Lewis Liman dismissed both of Baldoni’s lawsuits.In May 2026, just days before his court battle with Blake Lively, the two reached a “settlement.” However, on June 30, Lively demanded more than $8 million in attorney fees and legal costs from Baldoni.
