Actor Justin Baldoni said the lawsuit with Blake Lively was a hard process. He and his wife Emily posted their first combined post after Lively’s lawsuits, calling the settlement an wrongful decision. Lively responded by publicly saying she is focusing on family and that parenthood continues even with the turmoil. Jane the Virgin co‑stars Gina Rodriguez and Brett Dier offered solidarity for Baldoni after his remarks. Media outlets pointed out where Lively and Ryan Reynolds were when Baldoni issued his remarks. The reply triggered discussion across online platforms. Observers said the timing was through the lawsuit and noted the behind the scenes dynamics.