Sam Baldoni, father of actor and director Justin Baldoni, has entered the ongoing legal feud between his son and Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
In a recent Instagram post, Sam Baldoni shared a not-so-subtle message seemingly aimed at Lively and Reynolds, positioning his son in a more favorable light.
The post featured a bulletin board with the phrase: “In a world full of Blakes and Ryans, be a Justin.” Surrounding the message were words like “empathetic,” “encouraging,” “honest,” “supportive,” and “humble”, clearly an attempt to highlight his son’s positive qualities while drawing a contrast to the couple. The board also included photos of Justin Baldoni, reinforcing the sentiment.
The Context Behind the Post
This social media move comes amid a heated legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Lively previously accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and defamation, which led to a countersuit from Baldoni, seeking $400 million in damages. Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s husband, has also been pulled into the legal mess, with reports suggesting the couple is seeking to keep certain private messages confidential.
Sam Baldoni’s Instagram post appears to be a public show of support for his son while throwing subtle shade at Lively and Reynolds. While he didn’t explicitly name the couple in his caption, the wording left little doubt about the intended targets.
Public Reactions and Ongoing Legal Drama
The post quickly caught attention online, with fans divided in their reactions. Supporters of Justin Baldoni praised his father, for this gesture, while others saw it as an unnecessary escalation of an already messy situation. Neither Lively nor Reynolds have responded to the post, but given the intensity of the lawsuit, their legal team is likely focused on the upcoming court proceedings rather than Instagram drama.
As of now, the legal battle remains unresolved, with a trial scheduled for March 2026. Whether Sam Baldoni’s post was simply a father’s support or a strategic dig remains up for interpretation, but one thing is clear: the feud between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively is far from over.
