Actor Justin Baldoni said the lawsuit with Blake Lively was a hard process. He and his wife Emily posted their initial combined post after Lively’s lawsuits, calling the agreement an wrongful decision. Lively responded by open saying she is concentrating on her family and that parenthood continues in spite of the controversy. Jane the Virgin co‑stars Gina Rodriguez and Brett Dier expressed backing for Baldoni after his comments. Media outlets noted where Lively and Ryan Reynolds were when Baldoni released his comments. The reply triggered discussion across online platforms. Observers said the timing was through the lawsuit and noted the off‑camera dynamics.