Blake Lively is finding comfort and resilience in her family as she navigates one of the most challenging periods of her life.
During a heartfelt appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers Thursday night, the 37-year-old actress opened up about the emotional toll the past year has taken on her—though she refrained from going into detail about her ongoing legal dispute with actor and director Justin Baldoni.
Without naming specifics, Lively acknowledged that her year has been anything but easy. “It’s been a really intense chapter,” she admitted, adding that her family has been her anchor throughout the storm. “They’re my sanity, my strength. No matter what’s happening, they keep me grounded.”
Lively, who shares four children with husband Ryan Reynolds—James, 10, Inez, 8, Betty, 5, and Olin, 2—spoke with both warmth and humor about motherhood. “I have to be Disneyland for them every day,” she laughed. “It’s the best job in the world. It’s chaos, but it’s my chaos.”
Although she didn’t directly address her legal conflict with Baldoni, she alluded to the heavy emotional weight it carries. “It’s one of the lowest lows of my life,” Lively said candidly. “But even in that, I know how fortunate I am to have a voice.”
She continued by emphasizing the importance of speaking out, especially in difficult moments. “I see so many women who are afraid to share their stories. That fear isn’t accidental—it’s built to silence us,” Lively noted. “But I also understand that not everyone gets the chance to speak, so I don’t take that for granted.”
The ongoing legal clash between Lively and Baldoni remains largely private, but it’s clear the ordeal has left a lasting impact. Still, Lively refuses to let it define her. With her children at the center of her world, she’s pushing forward with grace, grit, and her signature sparkle.
As the legal battle with Baldoni unfolds behind the scenes, Lively continues to choose joy, purpose, and family—because in her world, being “Disneyland Mom” always comes first.