Blake Lively released a lengthy statement on Friday after a judge dismissed her sexual assault claim against Justin Baldoni.
The 38-year-old actress wrote on her Instagram Stories, “I am grateful for the court’s decision, which allows the core of my case to be presented to a jury next month, and to finally have the ability to tell my story more fully at trial, but also for those who do not have the same opportunity… many of whom I have known and loved deeply throughout my life, and countless more I will never know.”
Another simple favor The actress further wrote, “The last thing I wanted in my life was a lawsuit, but I brought this case because of the widespread retaliation I faced personally and professionally for demanding a safe working environment for myself and others.”
Blake said that, although his situation may be seen as drama by some, he hopes that others going through similar situations can relate to his story.
He wrote, “The physical pain from digital violence is very real. This is abuse. And it is everywhere. Not just in the news, but in your communities and schools.”
Ryan Reynolds’ wife further wrote that digital violence “affects all of us,” including women and children.
Blake shared, “A lot of important work has already been done to expose the systems, tactics, and players who cause harm. The work to build more protections is partially in testing, but will continue after testing ends. This is the work I’m most proud of.”
“I couldn’t begin to stand up if it weren’t for the countless people who went before me — and those who are still around us — making laws, creating social change, starting conversations, rallying, working privately and publicly, risking and sometimes losing everything to protect others in all places. Some whose names we know, most of them not. Thank you. To all of you,” he continued. gossip Girl Alum.
Concluding her message, Blake said she would “never stop playing my part in fighting to expose the systems and people that seek to harm, shame, silence, and retaliate against victims.”
On April 2, a US judge dismissed 10 of 13 claims filed by Blake against Justin in the ongoing legal battle related to the filming of the 2024 romantic drama. it ends with usJust six weeks before trial in Manhattan federal court.
