Who Is Emily Baldoni? Justin Baldoni’s Wife Revealed!

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Justin Baldoni is seeking a new scene.

On January 17th, as reported by TopMob News, the director of “It Ends With Us” traveled from Los Angeles alongside his wife Emily Baldoni and their children Maiya (9 years old) and Maxwell (7 years old).

The incident occurred during Justin’s ongoing legal dispute with Blake Lively – a co-star from the movie “It Ends With Us” (a film based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name), which marked the beginning of their drawn-out disagreement.

When confronted by photographers at Los Angeles International Airport, the former star of “Jane the Virgin” expressed his gratitude for being with his family in a video captured by TMZ.

He expressed that we have truly wonderful friends, relatives, and a strong faith,” was what he stated in the video clip, which the media platform additionally posted images showcasing him with his loved ones in Hawaii.

On New Year’s Eve, I found myself filing a lawsuit against Justin, his production company Wayfarer Studios, and others, due to incidents of sexual harassment and retaliation that I and other colleagues on the “It Ends With Us” project encountered. The lawsuit claims that Justin and Wayfarer Studios CEO Jamey Heath, who is also a defendant, subjected us to intrusive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and inappropriate sexual behavior. Furthermore, I accuse Justin and his associates from Wayfarer Studios – which I believe includes his publicist Jennifer Abel and crisis communication specialist Melissa Nathan – of orchestrating a complex press and digital strategy as retaliation for my speaking out against the alleged misconduct on set.

Back in early December, I couldn’t keep quiet any longer and decided to lay out my accusations in a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department. It’s been consuming me ever since, as I’m an ardent admirer of Blake’s work.

On the exact same day my lawsuit went public, I, along with Justin, Wayfarer, and other parties, took legal action against The New York Times by filing a libel lawsuit. This was in response to their December 21st article that referenced the CRD complaint and discussed an alleged smear campaign we were accused of conducting against Blake, for her vocalizing claims about perceived misconduct.

Jump ahead to January 16th, and Justin, Wayfarer, among others, initiated a legal action against Blake, her spouse Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist Leslie Sloane, accusing them of extortion, defamation, and various other misconducts.

In response to the lawsuits filed against both Justin and Blake, their respective legal representatives have criticized the opposing lawsuit and justified their actions. The New York Times has continued to support its published report.

Justin’s spouse, Emily – portrayed as Dr. Julie in the novel “It Ends With Us” – has remained silent about her husband’s legal struggles so far. However, she has been by his side metaphorically since their relationship began in 2011.

Who is Emily Baldoni?

Emily Fuxler, originally from Sweden but now a U.S. resident since 2005, is well-known as Emily Baldoni. She is a dual entrepreneur, cofounder of the maternity brand We Are Amma, and an actress. Emily shares her life with Justin Baldoni, and they reside in California along with their children Maiya (9 years old) and Maxwell (7 years old).

Where have viewers seen Emily Baldoni in film and TV?

Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege to grace several television screens, with roles in various shows such as “Shatter Belt”, “Reckless”, “NCIS”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Legend of the Seeker”, “CSI”, and many more. I’ve also taken on characters in films like “Snapshots”, “Criticsized”, “Coherence”, “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”, “Identical”, and “Killer Pad”.

For all you Jesse McCartney fans, you might have caught a glimpse of me in one of his music videos. In 2006, I appeared in the video for “Just So You Know”, as listed on my IMDb page.

Emily has collaborated with her spouse on screen as well. She made guest appearances in the show “Jane the Virgin,” where Justin was a star from 2014 to 2019. Interestingly, he mentioned during an interview with Today that she auditioned for the role eventually played by Yael Groblas (Petra).

Moreover, Emily has been cast in films directed by Justin, such as “Clouds,” “Five Feet Apart,” and “It Ends With Us,” where she took on the role of Dr. Julie.

How did Justin Baldoni and Emily Baldoni meet?

Justin and Emily first crossed paths more than ten years ago in the film industry, back when she was known as Emily Foxler. On a recent episode of his podcast, The Man Enough Podcast, Justin remarked, “Emily has had an impressive acting career,” jokingly adding they met due to the award-winning horror films they collaborated on.

In September 2011, that pair started their romantic journey, and they chose the Blu Jam Café in Los Angeles for their inaugural date.

When did Justin Baldoni and Emily Baldoni get married?

Jump ahead to April 2013, and Justin proposes to Emily, the very place where they had their first date – a romantic setting encompassing both their families.

Indeed, the short film he created for his proposal became extremely popular. This was largely due to his performance of syncing lyrics to songs like *NSYNC’s “God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You,” Boyz II Men’s “I’ll Make Love to You,” and ABBA’s “Dancing Queen.” He also danced in a flash mob to Bruno Mars’ “Marry You,” enacted an action-movie-style sequence, and showed a video montage of their shared life.

Months later, in July 2013, Justin and Emily got married. During the outdoor ceremony in California, she serenaded him with her rendition of Ingrid Michaelson’s “The Way I Am” as they exchanged vows.

As Justin wrote on Instagram, their wedding was “the moment I became the luckiest guy alive.”

To discover details about the lawsuits involving him and Blake, including when they were filed, statements made by both parties, and a chronological sequence of events, keep reading.

Four months after the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book “It Ends With Us” premiered in cinemas, Blake Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) against her costar Justin Baldoni and his associates on December 20, as reported by The New York Times.

In the complaint obtained by TopMob News, Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios (Wayfarer), its CEO Jamey Heath, its co-founder Steve Sarowitz, Baldoni’s publicist Jennifer Abel, her company RWA Communications, crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan, her company The Agency Group PR LLC (TAG), contractor Jed Wallace and his company Street Relations Inc. were named as defendants.

Lively claimed in her complaint that Baldoni and his Wayfarer associates initiated a “sophisticated press and digital plan” in retaliation for expressing concerns about alleged misconduct on set, with Lively stating she and other cast and crew members “experienced invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate behavior” from Baldoni and Heath.

The actress further asserted that the alleged campaign against her caused “substantial harm” to her personally and professionally. The accusations listed in the complaint include sexual harassment, retaliation, failure to investigate, prevent and/or remedy harassment, aiding and abetting harassment and retaliation, breach of contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, false light invasion of privacy, and interference with prospective economic advantage.

The following day, The New York Times released an exposé detailing a suspected counterattack smear operation that Baldoni and his colleagues were accused of conducting against Lively – this was based on her CRD complaint. In their article, the media outlet showcased messages from Baldoni, Abel (his publicist), and Nathan (the crisis communications specialist), all of which were part of her complaint. The readers had access to the court documents related to this case on the The New York Times‘ website. Lively expressed to the outlet that she hoped her legal proceedings would reveal these underhanded retaliatory strategies used to harm those who speak out about misconduct, thus safeguarding others who might face similar targeting.

Following the disclosure of Lively’s grievances, attorney Bryan Freedman – who represents Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and their representatives – strongly refuted Lively’s allegations. In a statement published on The New York Times website, he stated:

“It is regrettable that Ms. Lively and her team would make such grave and factually incorrect accusations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and their representatives, as another desperate attempt to mend her damaged reputation stemming from her own statements and actions during the campaign for the film; interviews and press activities that were witnessed publicly, in real-time, and uncensored, providing ample opportunity for public opinion formation. These claims are entirely false, scandalous, deliberately sensational with the intention to damage his reputation and perpetuate a narrative in the media.”

Freedman also defended Wayfarer’s decision to engage a crisis manager prior to the movie’s marketing campaign. He later added:

“The representatives of Wayfarer Studios took no proactive measures nor retaliated, but only responded to incoming media inquiries to ensure accurate and fair reporting, while closely monitoring social media activity.” It is noteworthy that the selective correspondence omits evidence of any lack of proactive actions with the media or otherwise; instead, it focuses on internal planning and private discussions – standard practice among public relations professionals.

After an article by The New York Times was published on December 21, William Morris Endeavor (WME) decided to end their association with Baldoni. This was confirmed by Ari Emanuel, CEO of the agency’s parent company, Endeavor, to the outlet.

However, it’s important to note that WME refuted claims made in a subsequent lawsuit filed by Baldoni against The New York Times, which suggested that Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s husband and also represented by WME, was responsible for the separation between Baldoni and the agency. In response to these allegations, WME stated to The Hollywood Reporter on January 1 that “In Baldoni’s filing there is a claim that Reynolds pressured Baldoni’s agent at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere. This is not true.” They further clarified that Baldoni’s former representative was not present at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere, and neither Reynolds nor Lively ever put any pressure on Baldoni to be dropped as a client.

After Lively’s CRD filing and the New York Times article, several well-known individuals expressed their support for her accusations against Baldoni. This group included author Colleen Hoover who posted on Instagram Stories, “You have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met.” She also added, “Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt.”

Actress Jenny Slate, who played Baldoni’s sister in the series, also voiced her support. In a statement to Today on December 23rd, she said, “As Blake Lively’s castmate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation.” She further stated, “Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her.”

Brandon Sklenar, a love interest for Lively’s character Lily Bloom, shared a link to the complaint published on The New York Times’ website and wrote, “For the love of God read this.”

Additionally, Lively’s Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn expressed their solidarity with her.

Liz Plank recently shared that she is no longer co-hosting “The Man Enough Podcast” with Baldoni and Heath. In a heartfelt message on Instagram, she expressed gratitude for her listeners and the community they built together over the past four years. Although she did not specify the reason for her departure, it followed closely after Lively’s complaint against Baldoni and his associates at Wayfarer.

Plank assured her followers that she remains dedicated to the values they built as a community and looks forward to sharing more updates soon. She also reaffirmed her commitment to standing by those who call out injustice and holding accountable those who obstruct progress.

In New York on Christmas Eve, Baldoni’s former publicist Stephanie Jones and her agency Jonesworks LLC filed a lawsuit against him, his company Wayfarer, his current publicist Abel, crisis communications specialist Nathan, alleging they secretly conspired for months to publicly and privately attack Jones and Jonesworks, breach contracts, induce contractual breaches, and steal clients and business prospects. The lawsuit also claims that behind Jones’ back, Abel and Nathan coordinated with Baldoni and Wayfarer to carry out a smear campaign against one of Baldoni’s film co-stars, then used the resulting crisis as an opportunity to drive a wedge between Jones and Baldoni, and falsely blame Jones for the smear campaign when she had no knowledge or involvement in it. Abel, who worked at Jonesworks until last summer according to her LinkedIn profile, is accused of continuing to falsely accuse Jones now that their own misconduct is being exposed, and of defaming and attacking her in the industry. The suit alleges that Baldoni and Wayfarer, who are no longer clients of Jonesworks, repudiated their contractual obligations with Jonesworks and refused to settle the dispute privately in arbitration. TopMob News reached out to the defendants for comment.

According to a statement made by Lively’s legal team to Variety on December 23rd, they acquired the texts mentioned in The New York Times article through a subpoena issued to Jonesworks. Freedman, who represents both Nathan, Abel, Baldoni, and Wayfarer associates, further clarified that none of his clients were served with a subpoena on this matter. He also expressed his intention to take legal action against Jones for disclosing messages from Abel’s phone to Lively’s lawyers.

On December 31st, Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, Wallace, and Street Relations filed a lawsuit against The New York Times. In this lawsuit, The New York Times is accused of libel, false light invasion of privacy, promissory fraud, and breach of implied-in-fact contract for an article about a supposed retaliatory smear campaign the plaintiffs allegedly conducted against Lively after she expressed concerns about alleged misconduct on set.

The plaintiffs claim that the report was false and based on Lively’s CRD complaint, they deny the accusations and allege that messages cited in the article and complaint were taken out of context. They argue that The New York Times “relied almost entirely” on Lively’s unverified narrative while ignoring evidence contradicting her claims.

Moreover, they claim that it was Lively, not the plaintiffs, who engaged in a calculated smear campaign, which she has denied. In response, The New York Times has stated that it plans to “vigorously defend against the lawsuit.” They further explained that their story was thoroughly and responsibly reported, based on a review of thousands of pages of original documents, including the text messages and emails they quote accurately in the article.

On that specific day, Lively chose to initiate a legal action against Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, It Ends With Us Movie LLC, Nathan, his company TAG, and Abel in New York. As reported by TopMob News from court documents, she is accusing the defendants of various offenses including sexual harassment, retaliation, failing to address harassment, aiding and abetting such actions, breach of contract, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and false light invasion of privacy.

The details of these accusations were initially disclosed in the CRD complaint Lively submitted earlier that month. In response to this lawsuit, Baldoni and his team filed a counteraction against The New York Times—which does not include Lively as a defendant. Regarding this matter, her legal representatives issued a statement to TopMob stating that “the contents of this lawsuit do not alter the validity of the claims in her CRD and federal complaints.”

They further clarified that the premise that Lively’s administrative complaint against Wayfarer and others was a strategy to avoid suing Baldoni and Wayfarer, and that litigation was never her ultimate goal, is incorrect. As evidence, they pointed out the federal complaint filed by Lively earlier on the same day.

In their legal action against The New York Times, the plaintiffs have made it clear that they are not finished with this matter. As further court documents reveal, there are other parties involved in wrongdoing, and it should be understood that this is not going to be the only lawsuit they initiate. In a recent interview with NBC News, Baldoni and Freedman, their attorney for Wayfarer, confirmed their intention to also sue Lively.

The speculation surrounding Baldoni and Lively doesn’t end with headlines. For example, people on social media have suggested that Reynolds made fun of Baldoni in his film “Deadpool & Wolverine” through the character Nicepool.

Although Reynolds hasn’t spoken out about these rumors, Baldoni’s lawyer Freedman has shared his opinion. During an interview on The Megyn Kelly Show, posted to YouTube on Jan 7, Freedman stated: “If your wife is sexually harassed, you don’t make light of Justin Baldoni’s situation. You take it seriously. You don’t mock the person and turn it into a joke.” Instead, you should handle it professionally by filing complaints, raising the issue, and following due process.

In a statement made on January 7, Lively’s legal team clarified that the ongoing federal lawsuit against the Southern District of New York is about substantial allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation. They emphasized that this situation isn’t merely a dispute arising from creative differences or a he-said-she-said scenario. Instead, Lively’s complaint alleges unlawful, retaliatory astroturfing by Wayfarer and their associates against Lively for standing up for herself and others on a film set. Since the lawsuit was filed, they have continued to face more attacks from Wayfarer.

The lawyers urged everyone to keep in mind that sexual harassment and retaliation are unlawful in all workplaces and industries. They cautioned against tactics used to downplay allegations of such misconduct, like blaming the victim or reversing the roles of the victim and offender. These strategies aim to divert attention from the accusations by suggesting that the victim invited the behavior, misunderstood the intentions, or even lied. The lawyers stated that these concepts serve to normalize and trivialize serious allegations of misconduct, and stressed that media statements are not a defense against their claims, which they will present in court.


 

In New York on January 16th, Baldoni, Heath, Wayfarer, publicist Abel, crisis communication specialist Nathan, and It Ends With Us Movie LLC filed a lawsuit against actors Lively and Reynolds, Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane, and her firm Vision PR. The complaint alleges that all defendants are responsible for civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy under false light.

More specifically, the suit accuses Lively and Reynolds of breaching the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, as well as intentionally interfering with contractual relations, gaining economic advantage, and negligently interfering with prospective economic advantage.

The plaintiffs refute Lively’s claims of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign. They also allege that she seized control of It Ends With Us and collaborated with Reynolds, Sloane, Jones, and others to tarnish the plaintiffs’ reputation in the media after receiving criticism for promoting the film. (Lively claims in her filings that she marketed the movie according to Sony’s marketing plan.)

As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but share my dismay over the recent allegations. In a lawsuit, it’s claimed that certain individuals colluded with The New York Times to publish a sensational story, one that was not only untrue but damaging. Yet, the outlet firmly defends its report.

In response to our inquiry, Freedman stated, “Either Blake Lively was deceived by her team or she deliberately twisted the truth.” This statement leaves me concerned and hoping for clarification on this matter.

Lively’s legal team labeled his lawsuit as “yet another tactic in the script of an abuser,” stating to TopMob News, “This situation follows a familiar pattern: A woman presents solid proof of sexual misconduct and retaliation, and the accused tries to counter-attack the accuser. This behavior is often referred to as DARVO – Deny the allegations, Attack the accuser, Reverse the roles of Victim and Offender.

In addition, she claimed he reacted by counter-attacking after she leveled accusations at him, alleging that Baldoni aims to change the storyline so it appears Lively took over creatively and pushed the cast away from Mr. Baldoni.

Speaking as a devoted admirer, let me shed light on some intriguing revelations. It’ll be made clear through the evidence that both the cast and others had unfavorable encounters with Mr. Baldoni and Wayfarer. Moreover, it’s been uncovered that Sony tapped Ms. Lively to supervise their version of the film, which ultimately became a smashing hit after distribution.

Her team went on to slam Baldoni’s reaction to her allegations of harassment.

In a nutshell, their defense against sexual harassment accusations revolves around blaming the victim, implying she invited it or it was her fault. They also suggest that her clothing choice led to this situation, as stated by her legal team. In essence, while the victim concentrates on the abuse, the perpetrator focuses on the victim. This tactic of attacking the woman is a desperate one, failing to dispute the evidence presented in Ms. Lively’s complaint and ultimately doomed to fail.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t contain my excitement! Baldoni’s legal team just dropped some unseen footage from the filming of “It Ends With Us”. They claim that the actor’s actions in this video directly contradict Miss Lively’s portrayal of him. Can’t wait to see it and clear up any misunderstandings!

According to Baldoni’s lawyers, the particular scene was intended to depict the two characters developing feelings for each other and yearning to be near one another. Notably, both actors were acting appropriately within the context of the scene, maintaining a level of respect and professionalism throughout.

Nevertheless, Lively’s legal team argues that the video fully supports, as written, what Ms. Lively stated in her lawsuit. They claim that every second of this incident was spontaneously acted out by Mr. Baldoni without any prior conversation or approval.

In a statement, TopMob News was informed that the video depicts Ms. Lively leaning back and repeatedly urging the characters to simply converse. This situation is likely relatable for any woman who has experienced unwanted physical contact at work, as it clearly portrays Ms. Lively’s unease.

 

In the context of their ongoing court case, the pair composed a letter to the assigned judge, asking for Freedman, the lead attorney from Baldoni’s legal team, to be subjected to a restriction on speaking publicly, as a precaution against any inappropriate behavior during the trial proceedings.

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