Blake Lively emphasized that filing the lawsuit was not her desire, but a necessary step to protect herself and others from retaliation. "The last thing I ever wanted in life was a lawsuit, but I initiated this proceeding due to the pervasive retaliation I faced, and continue to face, because I privately and professionally sought a safe working environment for myself and others," Lively wrote on her Instagram Story on April 3. She added: "I hope the court's decision will show others that, no matter how painful, you can always speak up." The actress also warned the public not to underestimate the seriousness of the digital violence she has experienced. "Constantly labeling this lawsuit as 'celebrity drama' is not only irresponsible, but intentional—the goal is to prevent you from recognizing yourself in my story. The physical pain of digital violence is very real. It is abuse and it is everywhere," she stressed. Lively pointed out that such cases are not limited to famous individuals. "If you pay attention, my lawsuits will not be the first or last examples of extreme retaliation dangers and digital warfare, and they often will not target celebrities or those who can afford to speak out," she said. As a mother of four children—James (11), Inez (9), Betty (6), and Olin (3)—whom she shares with her husband Ryan Reynolds, Lively appealed to parents to pay attention to their children's digital safety. "If you have children who use phones, they are among the most vulnerable. Protect them. Talk to them," she added. The former star of "Gossip Girl" stated that her goal through the trial is to work towards creating greater safety. "I will never stop fighting to expose the systems and people who seek to harm, shame, silence, and retaliate against victims. I know it is a privilege to be able to stand up. I will not waste it," she said. Addressing her fans, she added: "Your support gives me strength." Recall that Lively first filed the lawsuit in December 2024, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, as well as launching a defamation campaign when she spoke out. Baldoni denied the allegations, and his counterclaim was dismissed last June. Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit because there was no "significant connection" to California, while the lawsuit also did not fall under the federal Civil Rights Act because Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee. Blake Lively's attorney, Sigrid McCawley, stated that the lawsuit will continue to focus on the devastating retaliation and extreme steps taken by the defendants. "For Blake Lively, the greatest justice is exposing the people and playbooks behind these coordinated digital attacks, which are already responding to other women they have targeted. She looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shed light on this dangerous form of online retaliation to make it easier to detect and combat," she emphasized.