Justin Baldoni Celebrates Mother's Day Amid Legal Turmoil with Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni's Heartfelt Tribute on Mother's Day

In Los Angeles, actor and director Justin Baldoni took a moment to honor his wife and mother during a challenging time marked by a legal dispute with actress Blake Lively. On Mother's Day, he shared a touching message, stating, "My mom gave us faith. My wife embodies it. Our children are nurtured in that love's stronghold."

He posted a family picture on Instagram, expressing his gratitude with the words, "Happy Mother’s Day to all." Baldoni, who wed actress Emily in 2013, is a father to two children, Maiya, aged 9½, and Maxwell, aged 7. In a birthday tribute to Baldoni earlier this year, Emily praised him as a wonderful husband and father, saying, "I’d choose you again and again."

Baldoni's mother, Sharon, also shared her support through an Instagram birthday message, emphasizing the importance of integrity and love, stating, "Justice and truth will shine today and into eternity. I love you more than you will ever know! Happy Birthday, my beautiful boy! May God continue to bless you in truth."

The legal issues began in December 2024 when Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and others, accusing them of sexual harassment and retaliation, allegations that Baldoni firmly denies. He subsequently countersued Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, alleging extortion and defamation.

Lively's legal team has dismissed Baldoni's countersuit as "meritless" and "vengeful." Amidst the ongoing legal challenges, Baldoni has been spending time in Hawaii and expressed his gratitude for his family and friends, stating, "We have amazing friends and family. Faith."

Blake Lively, who has four children with Reynolds, has continued to make public appearances since the lawsuit was filed.