Blake Lively Takes a Moment to Honor Her Mother Amid Legal Battle
Amid her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively is finding solace in the simple joy of flower arranging and paying tribute to her mother, Elaine Lively. The actress recently took to her Instagram Story to share a heartfelt post dedicated to her mother, expressing gratitude for her unwavering support in all her creative endeavors.
In the post, Blake is seen holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a testament to her newfound hobby of flower arranging. She credits her mother for instilling in her a sense of creative empowerment and trust, even during the busiest of times. “Grateful to my mama for always doing creative things with me,” Blake captioned the post. “Even when she was working nonstop and had zero time. She always told me I ‘couldn’t mess it up,’ when I very much could.”
The bond between Blake and her mother is evident in her words as she acknowledges the lifelong gift of creative empowerment and trust that her mother has bestowed upon her. This special relationship has been a source of inspiration for Blake, with many of her passions stemming from her mother’s unwavering support.
In a touching tribute, Blake also reflected on her role as Lily Bloom, a florist in the 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” which ultimately led to a legal battle with her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. The legal dispute, which began in December 2024, saw Blake filing a lawsuit against Baldoni for allegations of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment, and orchestrating a smear campaign against her.
In response, Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against Blake, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist Leslie Sloane, citing civil extortion, defamation, false light invasion of privacy, and more. Despite the legal turmoil, Blake maintained her composure and addressed the controversy at the Time 100 Gala, where she was honored as one of the most influential people.
During her speech at the gala, Blake chose to focus on the strength of women and the importance of having a voice in today’s society. She honored her mother, Elaine, as a survivor of unspeakable crimes against women and emphasized the power of speaking out and breaking the cycle of shame.
As she navigates through the challenges of her legal battle, Blake’s tribute to her mother serves as a reminder of the enduring strength and resilience of women. Despite the hardships she faces, Blake remains steadfast in her commitment to empowerment and speaking out against injustice.
