Justin Baldoni appears to be taking a short break from the legal storm surrounding him and spending time with his family on a beach vacation in Costa Rica as his lawsuit against Blake Lively continues to unfold.
The It ends with us director was spotted surfing and relaxing by the sea on Sunday, just one day after celebrating his 42nd birthday.
Pictures taken 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 enjoying the sea view, offering a rare glimpse of calm amid the ongoing controversy.
Baldoni spent much of the day in the water, riding the waves on a surfboard and smiling as he balanced across the currents.
He went shirtless in patterned board shorts, accessorized with chain necklaces and a surf helmet. Earlier, he was also photographed riding a red ATV along the beach in a black sleeveless top.
The family vacation comes as Baldoni remains in the 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 movie, while Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit accusing her of defamation was dismissed last June.
Recently released text messages included scathing remarks from studio executives and private conversations involving Lively and Taylor Swift.
In an exchange, Swift spoke about the tension she felt after the public fallout, writing to Lively: “It feels terrible to be critical in any way of any way you’re processing what you’ve been through, but I just miss my funny, dark, straight-talking friend who talks to me like herself.”
Lively later apologized.
The leaked messages have reportedly been difficult for Swift, who was not a party to the lawsuit.
A source said so Us Weekly“It’s honestly been really hard on Taylor.”
The source added: “Having her texts out there made her feel exposed and kind of violated, like suddenly something private wasn’t hers anymore. It doesn’t suit her.”
As the trial continues, Baldoni’s Costa Rica trip shows him leaning on family time and outdoor escapes, even as the courtroom drama tied to It Ends With Us remains unresolved.
