Justin Baldoni on Dec. 4, 2024.Photo:Araya Doheny/Variety via Getty
Araya Doheny/Variety via Getty
Justin Baldoni’s sister shared a message of support via a birthday tributein the middle of his legal battlewithBlake Lively.
TheIt Ends With Usdirector-actor turned 41 on Friday, Jan. 24, and in a message on Instagram the following day, his younger sister Sara wished him a happy birthday.
“I love you and I celebrate you - the man you are, the love you embody, the strength of your connection to God, the essence of your being, your dedication to truth, to service and to love - today and all days,” shewrotealongside a photo of them hugging.
She added, “I am so proud to call you my big brother and annoyingly squeeze the hell out of you until the end of time.”
The birthday post comes after Lively, 37, sued Baldoni,accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign, which he denies. He has countersued Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for $400 million, alleging defamation and extortion, alawsuit Lively’s lawyers called “meritless” and “desperate.”
Blake Lively; Justin Baldoni.Jeff Spicer/Getty; Dia Dipasupil/Getty
Jeff Spicer/Getty; Dia Dipasupil/Getty
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Baldoni’s wife Emily, with whom he shares two kids,broke her silence on Jan. 24 to honor Baldonion his birthday. “Happy birthday my love. Celebrating the man, husband, and father that you are. I’d choose you again and again,” wrote Emily, who shared a scene with Lively for a cameo inIt Ends With Us.
Additionally,Baldoni’s mother Sharon wrote a message to theJane the Virginalumon Instagram, saying, in part, “Life has its moments and also its surprises- as you keep your integrity through it all 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.”
Emily Baldoni and Justin Baldoni on Aug. 6, 2024.Cindy Ord/Getty
Cindy Ord/Getty
Lively and Baldoni have a pre-trial conference scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12 in New York City.
source: people.com
