Justin Louis Baldoni is an American actor and director. He is best known for playing Rafael Solano on the CW telenovela Jane the Virgin and for starring in and directing the romantic drama film It Ends with Us. He has also directed Five Feet Apart and Clouds. Blake Lively Rep Slams JustinBaldoni’s Legal Team for Subpoenaing Taylor Swift. JustinBaldoni was not “in the best place” the month before his legalbattle with Blake Lively began. Baldoni, 41, addressed his anxious state of mind in an interview on the “Gent’s Talk” podcast, which was filmed in November 2024 and published in full on Monday, February 10. More details about the Blake Lively and JustinBaldoni case.Their attorneys met in a court in New York this Monday, with the judge advising thelegal team to avoid making statements that could influence the public's opinion. Lively and Baldoni's trial is scheduled for March 9th, 2026. JustinBaldoni defamation lawsuit dismissal, Blake Lively court case update, legal analysis of defamation law, federal judge ruling on defamation, entertainment law case insights.Discover the latest on JustinBaldoni's defamation suit against Blake Lively, now dismissed. Thelegalbattle between Blake Lively and JustinBaldoni.The lawsuits are major developments in a story emerging from the surprise hit film that has already made major waves in Hollywood and led to discussions ofthe treatment of female actors both on sets and in media. JustinBaldoni's team's public website contains two documents with over 300 pages worth relating to his and Blake Lively's ongoing legalbattle.Baldoni's team has launched a public website containing documents included in thelegalbattle (Sony Pictures Releasing). JustinBaldoni is feeling “grateful” amid his legalbattle with Blake Lively. On Monday, September 29, the actor, 41, spoke with TMZ outside of Los Angeles International Airport, where a reporter for the outlet peppered him with questions about his state of mind. Thelegalbattle between the two co-stars started months after the release of It Ends with Us in August 2024.Let’s take a look at thedetailsof Blake Lively and JustinBaldoni’s legalbattle and its timeline. Blake Lively’s lawsuit against JustinBaldoni took a major hit when new legal filings and a detailed timeline reveal inconsistencies in her claims.For now, it appears that thelegalbattle between Lively and Baldoni is far from over.