Blake Lively has shared a candid reflection on motherhood, reminding her fans that “motherhood always continues” even as she goes through a significant change in her high-profile legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
The 38-year-old actress, who shares four children with her husband Ryan Reynolds, posted a cheerful Easter update to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, April 5.
Featuring a photo of scrambled eggs shaped like bunnies, the post served as a quiet nod to her family life just days after a judge narrowed the scope of his lawsuit against her. Finish with us director and co-star.
The update follows a ruling on Thursday, April 2, in which Manhattan U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of the 13 claims Lively had filed against Baldoni.
The dismissed charges included serious allegations of harassment, defamation and conspiracy.
While the 42-year-old filmmaker’s legal team expressed satisfaction that sexual harassment allegations and accusations against the individual defendants were dismissed, Lively’s side maintains that the “beating heart” of the case remains intact.
The trial, set to begin next month, will now focus on the three remaining claims: breach of contract, retaliation and aiding and abetting retaliation.
Despite the legal blow, Lively’s legal team, led by Sigrid McCawley, insists the case is still firmly focused on the “extraordinary measures” they allege the defendants took to destroy the actress’ reputation.
