Justin Baldoni Skips Cannes Amid Lawsuit Fallout

Justin Baldoni has broken his five-month social media silence with a Mother's Day tribute to his wife and mother, amid an ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively. Baldoni and Lively, both involved in 'It Ends With Us,' are in high-profile lawsuits: Lively has accused Baldoni and others of sexual harassment and retaliation, which Baldoni denies and has countered with a $400 million defamation suit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times. Due to the legal dispute, Baldoni will not attend the Cannes Film Festival premiere of 'Eleanor the Great,' which he executive produced and stars Scarlett Johansson. The lawsuits have reportedly cost Baldoni significant professional opportunities, including being dropped by his agency. Industry observers say that the success or failure of Johansson's film could influence the court case outcomes. Baldoni has expressed gratitude for his family's support during this period.