Blake Lively has shared a candid reflection on motherhood, reminding her fans that “being a mom always goes on,” even as she goes through a major change in her high-profile legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
The 38-year-old actress, who shares four children with husband Ryan Reynolds, posted a light-hearted Easter update to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, April 5.
Featuring a photo of scrambled eggs shaped like rabbits, the post served as a quiet nod to her family life just days after a judge narrowed the scope of his lawsuit against her. It ends with us director and co-star.
This update follows a ruling on Thursday, April 2, in which Manhattan U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of 13 complaints Lively filed against Baldoni.
The dismissed charges included serious allegations of harassment, defamation and conspiracy.
While the 42-year-old filmmaker’s legal team said it was pleased that the sexual harassment claims and charges against the individual defendants were dismissed, Lively’s lawyers maintain that the “beating heart” of the case remains intact.
The trial, scheduled to begin next month, will now focus on the three remaining allegations: 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” the defendants allegedly took to destroy the actress’ reputation.
