Blake Lively Celebrates 38th Birthday Amid Ongoing Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively celebrated her 38th birthday in a low-key, family-focused manner amid an ongoing legal battle with her It Ends With Us director and co-star, Justin Baldoni, whom she has accused of sexual harassment and retaliation. She spent the day with her husband Ryan Reynolds and their four children, prioritizing quiet time and family travel before the school year starts. Despite the lawsuit straining some of her friendships, including with Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid, Lively has expressed gratitude for Reynolds' support throughout the difficult year. Days before her birthday, Lionsgate announced she will produce and star in a new action rom-com, The Survival List, marking her first major project since the lawsuit began. The trial against Baldoni is scheduled for March 2026, and Lively has publicly addressed the emotional toll of the legal battle, emphasizing her commitment to advocating for women's rights. Notably, Reynolds and her close friends did not publicly acknowledge her birthday this year, highlighting the impact of the legal dispute on her personal relationships.