January 26, 2025: Sharon Baldoni, the mother of director and actor Justin Baldoni, has publicly defended her son amidst his ongoing legal conflict with his “It Ends With Us” co-star, Blake Lively. Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, accusing him of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of their upcoming 2024 film.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Sharon wished Justin a happy birthday and shared a touching throwback photo of the two. She reflected on the joyous moments following the finale of Jane The Virgin, where she praised the kindness and integrity of the people involved with the show. Sharon strongly defended her son’s character, expressing belief that truth and justice would prevail, and wished him continued blessings in his journey.
This public show of support followed similar sentiments from Justin’s wife, Emily Baldoni, who also celebrated his birthday by sharing a loving tribute on Instagram, reflecting on his qualities as a husband and father.
In response to Lively’s lawsuit, which claims she and others were subjected to “invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate behavior” by Baldoni, he has denied all allegations. Justin has countersued Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, seeking $400 million in damages. The countersuit includes accusations of extortion, defamation, and a campaign to harm his reputation. Blake Lively’s legal team has dismissed the countersuit, calling it retaliation and part of an effort to discredit her claims.
The situation remains complicated and tense, with both sides continuing to navigate the legal and public scrutiny surrounding these allegations.