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Who Helped Blake Lively Amid Justin Baldoni Drama? Another Simple Favor Star Reveals How Feud Affected Personal Life
In her first major interview since the legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively reveals how the experience tested her emotionally—and how her children kept her grounded through the chaos.
After months of silence, Blake Lively has finally broken her silence on the legal drama surrounding her and actor-director Justin Baldoni. In a candid interview on Late Night With Seth Meyers, the actress described 2024 as one of the most difficult years of her life, marked by emotional lows, public scrutiny, and the strength she found in motherhood. The case, which began shortly after filming wrapped on It Ends With Us, brought serious allegations to light—and now, Lively is opening up about how it changed her.
Lively appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers on Thursday, where she addressed the toll the controversy has taken. “This year has been full of the highest highs and lowest lows of my life,” she shared, adding, “Fear is intentional—it’s what keeps us quiet.”
Speaking to an emotional audience, the actress emphasized how many women remain silent about their experiences, and that using her voice came with both privilege and responsibility. She said she hopes her honesty will empower others: “I observe that a lot of women are hesitant to talk, particularly at this time. It’s chaos, but it’s the finest,” she said of raising her four children—James, Inez, Betty, and Olin—while facing public pressure.
The legal battle began in late 2024, when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and filed a lawsuit citing inappropriate behavior on set. Among the claims were allegations that Baldoni showed her explicit material and discussed a past porn addiction during production meetings. A judge later ordered that Baldoni attend a corrective "hands-on" session to address workplace boundaries.
In response, Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, publicly denied all allegations, calling them “categorically false” and alleging that Lively had made threats to skip promotional events and jeopardize the film’s release unless certain demands were met. He also claimed Lively mocked Baldoni's appearance and leveraged her husband, Ryan Reynolds', and Taylor Swift’s influence to gain control over the situation.
Despite the fallout, Blake Lively said she found strength through her family and the chaos of motherhood. While the legal process continues behind the scenes, her public message is clear: silence is no longer an option. As she puts it, “No matter what day I’m having, I have to be Disneyland for them.” And for now, it’s her children—not the courtroom—that remain her focus.
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