Los Angeles [US] : Despite being embroiled in a legal controversy with It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively, actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni took a moment on Mother’s Day to express heartfelt gratitude to the two most important women in his life—his wife Emily and mother Sharon.
On Sunday, Baldoni shared a warm family photo on his Instagram, showing him beaming alongside his wife, their two children Maiya and Maxwell, and his mother. The actor captioned the picture:
“My mom gave us faith. My wife is the definition of it. Our children are growing up in the fortress of that love. Happy Mother’s Day to all.”
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Baldoni and Emily have been married since 2013, and often share glimpses of their life and love online. On his birthday earlier this year, Emily posted a tribute saying, “Happy birthday, my love. Celebrating the man, husband, and father that you are. I’d choose you again and again.”
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Meanwhile, Baldoni’s mother, Sharon, offered public support for her son amid the legal proceedings. In an emotional post, she wrote:
“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!”
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The touching family moments come amid Baldoni’s legal battle with Blake Lively. In December 2024, Lively filed a lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni has denied the allegations and filed a countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others, claiming extortion and defamation, according to People. The trial is currently scheduled for March 2026.
As the courtroom drama unfolds, Baldoni continues to focus on family, using Mother’s Day to shine a light on the women who have shaped and supported him.