Justin Baldoni's wife Emily swipes at Blake Lively online
Justin Baldoni's wife Emily marked 13 years of marriage Monday with an Instagram caption fans read as a dig at Blake Lively. Emily Baldoni called marriage her "favorite lift," sharing a 2013 wedding photo of Justin lifting her—tying, followers say, to claims he asked about Lively's weight before a scripted lift in "It Ends With Us."
The apparent shade landed in an anniversary tribute that quickly drew comparisons to the couple's settled legal fight with Lively, according to Page Six. More celebrity breaking news continues to follow the fallout.
Key Takeaways
- Emily Baldoni celebrated 13 years of marriage with a "favorite lift" Instagram caption and a 2013 wedding photo.
- Fans linked the wording to Blake Lively's allegation that Justin asked about her weight ahead of a scripted lift scene.
- Justin Baldoni's own anniversary post praised their marriage and did not reference the feud.
- The pair's legal battle with Lively was settled in May, though Lively is still seeking legal fees.
What did Emily Baldoni post for their anniversary?
Emily Baldoni, 41, posted Monday via Instagram beside a black-and-white photo from the couple's Corona, California, nuptials in July 2013. In the throwback image, Justin smiled at the altar while lifting his partner into the air.
"Marriage: still my favorite lift. 😜 Thirteen, baby!!" she wrote. The caption and wedding "lift" photo are what many followers framed as a pointed nod to past courtroom claims.
Why are fans linking the tribute to Blake Lively?
Followers argued the post echoed Lively's viral allegation—raised during her contentious, years-long legal battle with Justin—that the "It Ends With Us" director asked the actress's longtime trainer about her weight ahead of filming.
Trainer Don Saladino claimed in court documents that Justin said he was asking about her weight "in connection with a scripted lift scene," to determine whether he could perform the lift. Saladino also noted Justin's workout program included regular back extensions, which he said made the query feel "dishonest."
Some commenters called it a "nice burn" or "sick shade." Others said Lively was "living rent-free" in Emily's head on their anniversary, or questioned shade-throwing on the milestone day.
What did Justin Baldoni share in his tribute?
Baldoni's Instagram tribute did not reference his headline-making feud with his former co-star. "Thireen years later… we're still dancing. ❤️," the "Jane the Virgin" alum wrote, adding, "Happy anniversary, my love. I'm pretty sure this was the exact moment my pants ripped open. 😂"
He and Emily share daughter Maiya, 11, and son Maxwell, 8. They have put on a united front since Lively, 38, sued Justin in December 2024 for alleged sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and lost wages.
Where does the legal fight stand after the anniversary posts?
Emily accompanied Justin to court in February and joined him on Hawaii trips in 2025. The legal war was settled in May. In a recent Instagram video, Emily said they had wrestled with "how can something happen like this even happen — let alone disguised as a fight for women."
Justin said painful claims created "so much noise" and that they wanted the justice system to run its course. Page Six reported Lively is still seeking more than $8 million in legal fees from him—an amount his team called "excessive" earlier this month. Reps for Justin and Lively did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment.