Justin Baldoni appears to be taking a brief break from the legal storm surrounding him, spending time with his family on a beach getaway in Costa Rica as his trial with Blake Lively continues to unfold.
THE It ends with us The director was spotted surfing and relaxing by the ocean on Sunday, just a day after celebrating his 42nd birthday.
Photos obtained by Page six showed Baldoni in an upbeat mood as he enjoyed the beach with his wife, Emily, and their two children, Maiya Grace, 10, and Maxwell Roland-Samuel, 8.
At one point, he was seen sharing a warm hug with his wife and son while taking in the ocean view, providing a rare glimpse of calm amid the ongoing controversy.
Baldoni spent much of the day in the water, riding waves on a surfboard and smiling as he swayed between the currents.
He was shirtless, wearing patterned shorts, accessorized with chain necklaces and a surf helmet. Earlier, he was also pictured riding a red ATV along the beach in a black sleeveless top.
The family vacation comes as Baldoni remains at the center of headlines due to unsealed court documents related to his legal battle with Lively.
The actress sued him for alleged sexual harassment on the set of their 2024 film, while Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit accusing him of defamation was dismissed last June.
The newly released text messages included harsh remarks from studio executives and private conversations involving Lively and Taylor Swift.
In one exchange, Swift addressed the tension she felt following the public fallout, writing to Lively: “It’s horrible to be critical in any way about how you deal with what you experienced, but I kinda miss my funny, dark, normally speaking friend.” »
Lively later apologized.
The leaked messages would have been difficult for Swift, who was not a party to the lawsuit.
A source said Us every week“Honestly, it’s been very difficult for Taylor.”
The source added: “Having her texts released has made her feel exposed and somehow violated, like something private no longer belongs to her. That doesn’t sit well with her.”
As the legal proceedings continue, Baldoni’s trip to Costa Rica shows him inclined to spend time with family and escape to the great outdoors, even though the legal drama surrounding It Ends With Us remains unresolved.
