Justin Baldoni Speaks Out in Emotional Interview Amid Legal Battle with Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni is finally breaking his silence about his ongoing legal war with Blake Lively. In a newly released promo clip for an upcoming interview, the actor-director gets teary-eyed as he reflects on what he calls an "intense year."

Baldoni sat down with Gent’s Talk podcast host Samir Mourani for an emotional conversation—filmed a month before Lively's first lawsuit against him. The short teaser shows Baldoni struggling to hold back tears as he admits, “I had an intense year" and “This morning I sent a text message ... I had anxiety.”

When Mourani asks why, Baldoni hesitates before responding, “I haven’t talked about this yet," appearing to wipe away tears. The clip then cuts to black, revealing the full interview will air on February 10.

The Legal Battle

This emotional moment comes as Baldoni and Lively continue their bitter courtroom showdown following their work together on It Ends With Us.

In December 2024, Lively filed a civil rights complaint and later sued Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and running a smear campaign against her. Baldoni fired back with lawsuits of his own—suing The New York Times for alleged defamation and accusing Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of orchestrating a smear campaign against him.

With legal claims flying from both sides, this high-profile feud is far from over. Stay tuned for more updates as the drama unfolds.