AceShowbiz - Blake Lively has spoken out about the ongoing lawsuit involving her former co-star Justin Baldoni from the film It Ends With Us. On April 3, she expressed gratitude toward the court’s decision, which allows the core issues of her case to be heard by a jury next month.

In a statement shared via Instagram Stories, Lively said she is thankful for the opportunity to finally present her full story at trial, highlighting that this is important not only for herself but also for many others who have faced similar struggles without the chance to speak up. She emphasized that the lawsuit was not something she wanted but felt compelled to pursue due to ongoing retaliation she experienced after seeking a safe working environment for herself and others.

Lively criticized the media's portrayal of the case as mere "celebrity drama," explaining that this framing is irresponsible and designed to distract from the deeper issues at hand. She noted the real and painful effects of digital harassment, describing it as "physical pain from digital violence."

The lawsuit accuses Baldoni and his team of launching a retaliatory campaign against her after she filed a sexual harassment complaint with Sony Pictures. This legal battle centers on claims of a smear campaign intended to discredit her.

In a subtle response to an allegation made by Baldoni during the trial—that Lively compared herself to Game of Thrones’s Khaleesi and referred to her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and friend Taylor Swift as her “dragons”—she concluded her statement with a dragon emoji, hinting at the claim without directly addressing it.

This lawsuit continues to draw attention as the court prepares for trial, where the full circumstances surrounding the accusations and retaliation claims will be examined in detail. Blake Lively remains focused on shedding light on the broader issues of workplace safety and the challenges faced by those who speak out against harassment.