Blake Lively claims legal battle with Justin Baldoni left her children ‘traumatised’

In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a complaint against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni accusing him of sexual harassment.

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Blake Lively has made some shocking claims amid her infamous legal battle with It Ends With US co-star Justin Baldoni. The actress has stated that the lawsuit has left her with "extreme anxiety". Blake went on to add that her children are "traumatised" too.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are parents to four children — 3 daughters (James, Inez and Betty) and a son, Olin.

The 37-year-old actress addressed the issues in the latest amendment filed against Justin Baldoni on February 18.


Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ family in trauma

Blake Lively, who is known for keeping her personal life away from the spotlight, has been suffering from “grief, fear, trauma, and extreme anxiety,” stated the amended complaint, obtained by Fox News Digital.

It added, “The emotional impact on Ms. [Blake] Lively has been extreme, not only affecting her but her family, including her husband [actor Ryan Reynolds] and four children.”

The amended complaint stated that Blake Lively has been struggling to “get out of bed, and she frequently chooses not to venture outside in public.”
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Blake Lively has been experiencing “repeated and painful physical symptoms as a result of this experience."

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Impact on Ryan Reynolds

Not just Blake Lively, but actor Ryan Reynolds too is "mentally, physically, and professionally" disturbed after seeing his family in pain.

Blake Lively’s children are “traumatised”

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s children are having a tough time amid the legal battle with Justin Baldoni. It has also impacted their “well-being,” the amended complaint said.

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"Worst of all, however, has been the impact on their [Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively] young children, who have been traumatised and emotionally uprooted in ways that have substantially impacted their well-being," it read.

Blake Lively, not the only one to face harassment on It Ends With Us sets

The amended complaint claimed that Blake Lively was not the only woman whom Justin Baldoni made 'uncomfortable' on It Ends With Us sets. She stated that there are other women too who are willing to extend support in court.

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The court filing mentioned that these women have given a green signal to Blake Lively to share the "substance of their communications”. Also, they were ready to testify and produce responsive documents as and when required.

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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni legal battle: How it started

The rumours about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's feud began last year when the two stars started avoiding each other during the promotional tour of It Ends With Us.

FAQs


1. What happens next in Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni case?
A New York federal judge had last month told both of them to prepare for the trial from March 2026 onwards.

2. When did It Ends With Us release?
The romantic drama film, based on a book by the same name from Colleen Hoover, hit screens in August last year.
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