Blake Lively has stated that she is "grateful" for the judge's ruling despite having 10 out of the 13 allegations in the lawsuit she filed against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni thrown out.

The 38-year-old star posted a response to the ruling on her Instagram Stories on Friday (03.04.26) and also hit out at the "online abuse" she has faced amid the bitter legal dispute that dates back to the making of the 2024 movie.

Along with Blake's sexual harassment claims, Judge Lewis Liman also dismissed fat-shaming allegations that the Gossip Girl star had made against Baldoni.

However, Lively can still proceed with claims of retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation and breach of contract at a civil trial that will begin in New York on May 18.

Blake wrote: "I'm grateful for the Court's ruling which allows the heart of my case to be presented to a jury next month, and for the ability to finally tell my story in full at trial, for my own sake, but also for those who don't have the same opportunity to... many of whom I have known and loved deeply in my life, and the countless I'll never know."

The Age of Adaline star explained that it was an "unfathomably painful" decision to file the lawsuit against Baldoni, 42, and urged the public not to be "distracted by the digital soap opera" surrounding the case.

Blake said: "The last thing I wanted in my life was a lawsuit, but I brought this case because of the pervasive RETALIATION I faced, and continue to, for privately and professionally asking for a safe working environment for myself and others.

"I hope the Court's decision shows others that, as unfathomably painful as it is, you can speak up."

She continued: "Don't be distracted by the digital soap opera. The constant packaging of this lawsuit as a 'Celebrity Drama' is not only irresponsible, but it is by design: to keep you from seeing yourselves in my story.

"The physical pain from digital violence is very real.

"It is abuse. And it's everywhere. Not just in the news, but in your communities and schools.

"If you're looking, my claims won't be the first or last time you'll see example of the extreme dangers of retaliation and digital warfare. And it often won't be directed at those who may able to speak up."

Lively concluded her statement by vowing to keep "fighting" and thanked those who have expressed their support for her.

She said: "I will never stop doing my part in fighting to expose the systems and people who seek to harm, shame, silence and retaliate against victims. I know it's a privilege to be able to stand up. I will not waste it.

"Your support keeps me going."