Justin Baldoni made a second court appearance as a End With Us The legal battle continues, however Blake Lively was not present
Justin, 42, was accompanied by his wife, Emilio Baldonias he arrived at a New York City court for the second day in a row on Thursday, February 12. The actor and director wore a neutral outfit as they held hands with Emily, 41, as they entered the building, it has been reported. several videos shared on social networks. Both Justin and Emily opted for camel colored outfits and appeared to be in good spirits as they entered the court.
Extra TV reported that Lively, 38, was “not expected in court” on Thursday. (Us Weekly Lively’s team has been contacted for comment.)
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TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty ImagesAlthough several reporters shouted questions at Justin, he did not offer any answers.
“I hope you’re keeping warm today,” he told members of the press who were outside. “I hope you’re all nice and warm.”
A separate story published by Page Six claimed that Baldoni’s second court appearance was related to his ongoing legal battle with the publicist Stephanie Jones.
Justin Baldoni’s legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively is reportedly taking its toll on the actor. During a pretrial hearing Monday, Feb. 3, Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, said his “clients are financially and emotionally devastated” because of the situation. (Freedman also represents It Ends With Us producers Jamey Heath (…))
Jones sued Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him and the former employee of Jennifer Abel for breach of contract and alleging they orchestrated a smear campaign against Lively. Baldoni countersued Jones in March 2025. She seeks to dismiss the lawsuit.
Thursday’s court appearance is Justin’s second of the week. He and Lively were present in court in New York on Wednesday, February 11, ahead of the trial in May.
Justin made a united front with Emily on Wednesday, while Lively arrived solo. Justin and Lively accidentally matched dressed in pink and green for the settlement conference, which is traditionally held in civil cases as a way to avoid going to trial.
Judge Lewis J. Limanwho is to preside over his next trial, previously suggested a plea hearing during a December 2025 court appearance.
The judge overseeing Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ongoing legal battle is suggesting that the It Ends With Us co-stars settle out of court. Judge Lewis J. Liman ordered Lively, 38, and Baldoni, 41, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to contact a magistrate judge to discuss a settlement. The update came on the same day that it was announced that (…)
Justin’s lawyer Bryan Freedman told Deadline on Wednesday that settlement talks were unsuccessful but he added that “there are always possibilities” to reach an agreement. Freedman said he was “looking forward” to the trial in May and noted that he was not sure if talks would resume sooner.
Justin has been embroiled in a legal battle with Animated since December 2024 when she filed a complaint against him with the California Department of Civil Rights. Lively claimed that Justin fostered a hostile work environment on the set of her movie End With Us. That same month, Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her.
Justin has continued to deny the allegations against him and countersued Lively. His claim was dismissed in June 2025.
Although his civil trial was originally due to begin next month, Judge Liman was forced to move it up to May because he oversees several criminal trials.
“As important as this case is … criminal trials have precedents,” Liman said.