Blake Lively Honors Her Mom During Justin Baldoni’s Lawsuit News
While engaged in a legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively is taking a moment to appreciate the little things.
The actress posted a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Elaine Lively, through her Instagram Story on Thursday, June 5, sharing her recent attempt at flower arranging.
Blake, 37, uploaded a photo of herself holding a beautiful bouquet and expressed her gratitude to her mom, 77, for consistently supporting her artistic pursuits.
“Thankful to my mom for always engaging in creative activities with me,” Blake wrote. “Even when she was working tirelessly with no spare time. She always reminded me I ‘couldn’t mess it up,’ even though I certainly could.”
She added: “What a lifelong gift that creative empowerment and trust has been. Most of my passions originate from, or are influenced by, her.”
Blake notably played Lily Bloom, a florist, in the 2024 movie It Ends With Us. This role led to a dispute with her co-star and director, Baldoni, as both filed lawsuits against one another.
Their legal battle began in December 2024, when Blake sued Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and a supposed smear campaign against her.
Baldoni has denied these claims and subsequently filed a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, Leslie Sloane, accusing them of civil extortion, defamation, invasion of privacy, and other charges. They have denied these assertions and are seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed.
At the Time 100 Gala in April, Blake seemed to touch on the controversy following her recognition as one of the magazine’s most influential figures.
“I have a lot to share about the past two years of my life, but tonight isn’t the time or place,” she mentioned, seemingly referencing the turmoil surrounding It Ends With Us.
During her address, the Gossip Girl alum highlighted her mother, Elaine, and discussed “the experience of being a woman with a voice today.”
Blake paid tribute to Elaine, who was present at the event, commending her for being a survivor “of the worst crime someone can commit against a woman.”
“I’ve seen her hide her raw and unjustified shame my entire life, so as her daughter, being asked to share this today is monumental. If we acknowledge it, we can change it,” she stated during the event.
Blake concluded with, “Never underestimate a woman’s strength to endure hardship.”
