Is Blake Lively's lawsuit impacting Justin Baldoni’s marriage? Here's what reports say as fans wonder if everything is okay

Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily are going through a tough time because of a lawsuit involving actress Blake Lively. The spat between Baldoni and Lively initiated in December 2024 when Lively levelled sexual harassment allegations against Baldoni, her It Ends with Us co-star. Blake also said Justin and others ran a smear campaign against her after she spoke up, as per CoomingSoon report.

Justin Baldoni denied all the claims and in January 2025, he filed a $400 million countersuit. According to his version of the events, detailed meticulously in his countersuit, Justin alleged defamation and extortion on part of Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist. According to the People magazine, a person close to Baldoni said that the lawsuit has led to copious amounts of stress for the couple.

But the same friend also said that the couple’s marriage is still strong, and they’ve actually grown closer during this hard time. Justin is focusing on his family and faith to stay calm and grounded. He is also depending on a tight group of loyal friends to help him through this. The couple is trying to stay normal by spending time with their two kids, Maiya and Maxwell, says reports.

An insider shared that Justin is still spending a lot of time with his wife, kids, and close friends, just like before. The trial for both lawsuits is expected to begin in March 2026, as per ComingSoon’s report.

A source said that even though March feels “very far away,” the couple is doing their best to deal with everything. Justin is known as a “very positive guy” and he’s still trusting his legal team and staying hopeful, as mentioned in the report by People.

FAQs

Q1. Why is Blake Lively suing Justin Baldoni?
She accused him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign during a film project.

Q2. When is the trial for Blake Lively's lawsuit?
Most likely in the month of March, 2026