Blake Lively has broken her silence with a rare statement after a judge dismissed 10 of her 13 claims in a sexual harassment lawsuit against former co-star Justin Baldoni. The actress called the year-long legal saga "unfathomably painful" but vowed to keep fighting.
The court's decision, made on April 2, dropped harassment, defamation, and conspiracy claims. However, a breach of contract claim and two retaliation-related claims remain, with a trial set for May 18.
In an Instagram Story, Lively expressed gratitude that the "heart of her case" can go before a jury. She stated she brought the lawsuit due to "pervasive retaliation" for asking for a safe work environment, hoping her case encourages others to speak up.
Lively warned against the "digital soap opera" surrounding the case, calling digital violence a real form of abuse. She concluded her message by pledging to continue fighting against systems that silence victims, signing off with a dragon emoji—a seeming nod to alleged texts referencing Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds.