Justin Baldoni Breaks Social Media Silence to Celebrate 12 Years of Marriage Amid Legal Drama With Blake Lively
After months of silence on social media, actor and director Justin Baldoni returned to Instagram over the weekend—but not to address headlines or controversies. Instead, he resurfaced to mark a much more personal and heartfelt occasion: his 12th wedding anniversary with wife Emily Baldoni.
The Jane the Virgin star, 41, shared a throwback photo from their wedding day on July 27, 2013—an image that captured the beginning of a love story that has since grown stronger through the years. In the post, Justin expressed his enduring devotion with a simple yet powerful message:
“I’d marry you again and again and again and again… Happy anniversary, my love. T W E L V E. ❤️.”
The nostalgic photo, which showed the couple in a joyful wedding moment, resonated with fans who have followed their journey for over a decade. The post also marked Justin’s first activity on Instagram in several months, making it even more poignant during a particularly turbulent period in his public life.
Emily Baldoni, 40, a Swedish-born actress and entrepreneur, also took to her own Instagram to celebrate the milestone. She posted a tender photo of her and Justin sharing a kiss, lovingly captured by someone very special: their 9-year-old daughter, Maiya.
“T W E L V E. Still madly in love with you ❤️ 🌸👑,” Emily wrote, highlighting the strength of their bond after more than a decade of marriage.
The couple, who also share a 7-year-old son named Maxwell, are often praised for their open conversations about love, parenthood, and partnership. Over the years, they’ve become known for their vulnerability and honesty, particularly as Justin has used his platform to advocate for emotional expression and gender equity through his book Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity and related media projects.
While the anniversary post was a celebration of love and commitment, it also came against the backdrop of serious legal drama that has drawn widespread media attention in recent months.
Baldoni’s last appearance on Instagram was back in May, when he paid tribute to both Emily and his mother, Sharon Baldoni, on Mother’s Day. Since then, he had remained notably absent from the platform—a silence many speculated was linked to the legal battle currently unfolding between him and actress Blake Lively.
The controversy began in December 2024, when Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexually harassing her during the production of their film It Ends With Us, released earlier this year. The allegations shocked fans of both stars and sent ripples through the entertainment industry.
Baldoni swiftly denied the claims and responded by launching a countersuit in January 2025, seeking $400 million in damages. His lawsuit named not only Lively, but also her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, and her longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane. The suit alleged defamation, extortion, and other charges, painting the situation as part of a larger campaign to damage his reputation.
However, the legal tide turned dramatically last month when a judge dismissed Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit, effectively closing a major chapter in the case. While the full legal implications are still playing out, the dismissal dealt a significant blow to Baldoni’s counterclaims and left lingering questions about the future of his career and public image.
Still, in the face of legal turmoil and public scrutiny, Baldoni’s anniversary message was a clear reminder of where he finds strength—at home, with his wife and children.
For a man who built a public identity around emotional vulnerability and redefining masculinity, returning to social media not with a defense or a statement, but with a tribute to love, may have been his most powerful move yet.
As the legal battles continue in the background, one thing is clear: for Justin and Emily Baldoni, twelve years of marriage — filled with joy, struggle, growth, and unwavering commitment — is worth pausing to celebrate.
