AceShowbiz - Justin Baldoni's 41st birthday was marked not just by celebratory messages from his loved ones but also by the shadow of a heated legal dispute with his "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively. Amidst this challenge, both his mother, Sharon Baldoni, and his wife, Emily Baldoni, took to Instagram to express their unwavering support for him.

Sharon's heartfelt tribute on Instagram painted an evocative picture of the past, focusing on the positive moments from Justin's previous projects, notably "Jane the Virgin".

"Happy Birthday Justin," she wrote, "remembering a wonderful moment after the final ending of Jane The Virgin - a moment where joy and love permeated the set, where friendships and family were born and kindness and integrity permeated the hearts of all the actors and crew."

She concluded her message with a powerful affirmation, "Life has its moments and also its surprises - as you keep your integrity through it all Justice and truth will shine today and into eternity. I love you more than you will ever know! May God continue to bless you in truth."

Emily Baldoni shared her own tribute, posting a family photo on Instagram and writing, "Happy birthday my love. Celebrating the man, husband, and father that you are. I'd choose you again and again." The picture showed the couple with their children - Maiya, 9, and Maxwell, 7 - emphasizing the family unity amid the distress.

The legal dispute between Baldoni and Lively erupted publicly in December 2024 when Lively filed a complaint and subsequent lawsuit against Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and retaliatory actions. The allegations included "invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional and sexually inappropriate behavior."

Justin's legal team refuted these claims, branding them "false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt." The actor responded by counter-suing for $400 million, citing defamation and extortion, which Lively's representatives dismissed as "another chapter in the abuser playbook."

To bolster his defense, Baldoni's team released unedited footage from the "It Ends With Us" set, aimed at countering Lively's accusations. The footage led to a further clash, with Lively's team pushing for a gag order, accusing Baldoni's lawyer of prejudicing potential jurors.

"The Lively Parties' desire to force the Wayfarer Parties to defend themselves privately against allegations made publicly is not a proper basis for a gag order," Baldoni's legal team argued.

Despite the legal battles, Sharon and Emily remain standing firmly by Justin as he navigates this complicated chapter of his life.