Justin Baldoni pays tribute to his mother and wife on Mother's Day amid Blake Lively's lawsuit

Director Justin Baldoni shared a heartwarming Mother’s Day post on Instagram. On May 11, 2025, he shared a family photo that included his mother, Sharon Baldoni, his wife, and two kids. He captioned the post:

“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.”

The It Ends With Us director shares two kids, Maxwell and Maiya, with his wife, Emily. In January 2025, Sharon Baldoni posted a carousel on Justin Baldoni’s birthday. She wrote that life came with both challenges and unexpected moments.

She believed that by staying true to one's values, fairness and honesty would always stand out. Sharon expressed deep love for her son and wished him continued blessings from God. The post began with the words:

“Happy Birthday Justin ~ remembering a wonderful moment after the final ending of “Jane The Virgin”- a moment where joy and love permeated the set, where friendships and family were born and kindness and integrity permeated the hearts of all the actors and crew, where sadness only entered because it was the final scene of a wonderful journey~ and the beginning of the rest of our lives.”

Amidst his legal trouble with Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni told TMZ in January 2025 that he relied on his loved ones for support. To him, his family is a cornerstone amidst the difficult times.

Justin Baldoni on his relationship with his father and how he dealt with a difficult year

Speaking to Samir Mourani on the Gent’s Talk Podcast in February 2025, Justin Baldoni reflected on how his healing journey led him to confront unresolved feelings toward his parents. During this time, he admitted that he had been especially tough on his father in his 20s and 30s.

He came to understand that his father, like everyone, had been doing his best despite being imperfect. He realized that expecting perfection from himself or others, including his parents, was unrealistic.

One of the aspects he appreciated most about his father was his openness to self-reflection and willingness to accept feedback. Justin Baldoni said:

“So what if my dad raised me and my mom raised me and they both had the perfect amount of imperfection that made this soup that mixed with where I was raised and how I was raised. And my genetic predisposition and my relationship with God and all of the things that they instilled in me that all of those imperfections created the being that I am.”

He shared a personal experience with Mourani, saying he had reached a point where he felt mentally and physically drained. He sent a message to his close friend Jamie and his company president, Tera, letting them know he wasn’t doing well.

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Justin Baldoni admitted he was exhausted and hadn’t taken the time to rest and recover from a difficult year. Although he deeply cared about his work, he realized that the pressure of juggling many responsibilities had taken a toll on him.

He woke up early that morning feeling unwell and anxious, especially with his son being sick. After reflecting on everything, he recognized the need to slow down, heal, and be more intentional about committing to moving forward.

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