Blake Lively’s 38th birthday plans revealed amid bitter legal battle with Justin Baldoni

On Monday, Blake Lively commemorated her 38th birthday, having navigated through a demanding year which included a court case involving Justin Baldoni.

According to a source, it seems that Lively’s birthday celebrations will involve family gatherings, as her friends on social media have been quiet, and some notable ones like Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid appear to be keeping a distance. This might be due to Lively’s ongoing lawsuit.

In spite of the ongoing court cases, it seems that the actress from Gossip Girl is enjoying a wonderful summer, with most of her time being spent with family.

Vibrant, who is married to Ryan Reynolds, age 48, and a parent to daughters James, Inez, Betty, and son Olin, has been prioritizing peaceful moments with her family. Spending time with Reynolds and their four children helps her find relaxation.

1) ‘The family had taken a trip together before the kids went back to school, according to the source.’

2) ‘Prior to the children returning to school, the family embarked on a journey together, as stated by the insider.’

3) ‘Before the resumption of their children’s schooling, it was mentioned that they went on a family vacation.’

4) ‘As the kids were preparing for their return to school, the source indicated that the family had traveled together.’

5) ‘The source revealed that before the children’s education resumed, the family enjoyed a trip as a group.’

For the second sentence:

1) ‘What was conveyed is that the star feels thankful for Ryan’s backing throughout the past year.’

2) ‘It was expressed that the celebrity is appreciative of Ryan’s assistance during the last twelve months.’

3) ‘The sentiment shared is that the star expresses gratitude for Ryan’s support over the course of a year.’

4) ‘The insider disclosed that the star has been grateful for Ryan’s help throughout the previous year.’

5) ‘According to the source, the celebrity acknowledges and feels appreciative for Ryan’s support during the past year.’

In the days leading up to her birthday, Lionsgate revealed that Blake Lively will both produce and star in an upcoming action romantic comedy titled The Survival List. This marks her first project since she filed a lawsuit against her It Ends With Us director and costar, Baldoni, in December 2024.

In a recent allegation, Baldoni is accused of sexual harassment and retaliation, charges that he denies. The trial is set to commence in March 2026.

Even though Ryan, her husband, typically posts happy birthday messages for her on social media previously, he didn’t acknowledge her birthday this time around.

In the year 2023, Ryan expressed his heartfelt feelings for Blake on Instagram, stating, ‘What’s truly and forever my own in this world are the love, admiration, and wonder I hold for them.’

Experiencing her life isn’t something I can casually assume; I’ve certainly made numerous attempts to do so, but let me assure you, it’s not that simple.

‘Happy Birthday @blakelively. You hung the damn moon,’ Ryan ended the note.

Despite being the godmother to Lively and Reynolds’ children, the singer has had a falling-out with the actress, following an unfortunate involvement in Lively’s legal dispute with Baldoni.

Instead of posting anything on Lively’s birthday, the artist behind the hit song “Karma” instead revealed the seventh cover for her 12th studio album titled “The Life of a Showgirl,” on her Instagram page, on Monday.

In 2016, on Emily Blunt’s 29th birthday, Swift had taken to public platforms to express warm birthday greetings and sweet wishes.

Taylor Swift shared an old picture accompanied by this heartwarming message: “You’re a fantastic friend, to people and koalas both.

Taylor continued, ‘I absolutely love you,’ and included, ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAKE’ in all caps.

In the picture, Swift and Blake were pictured side by side with a koala, with Swift cuddling it and Blake gently touching the koala’s grey fur behind its left ear.

This occurs following reports suggesting Taylor Swift has ceased contact with Blake Lively, given her upcoming album’s rumored diss track allegedly directed at the actress. Their friendship seems to have taken a rocky turn lately.

Baldoni’s legal team asserted that Lively attempted to pressure Swift into making a public statement that supported her and also suggested deleting certain text messages. This pressure on Swift resulted in a subpoena, even though she had been trying to avoid getting involved in the controversy.

In simpler terms, Baldoni’s group ultimately pulled back their documents, but the consequences were already significant, as a source disclosed to DailyMail.com that Swift had grown weary of Lively and felt she had been unfairly used.

On August 13th, Taylor Swift, aged 35, disclosed details about her forthcoming album titled “The Life of a Showgirl”. This upcoming project is said to feature a track called “Ruin the Friendship”, which has sparked speculation that it may delve into her past relationship with Blake Lively.

The duo didn’t consistently have conflicts; rather, their friendship can be traced back to the year 2014, a time when it was particularly strong.

Swift seamlessly incorporated her family within her musical creations. Lively and Reynolds’ daughter, James, made a guest appearance with her voice on Swift’s album track titled “Gorgeous” from the Reputation album.

In the book Folklore, all three women – James, Inez, and Betty – are mentioned as well. This suggests that at one point, their lives were deeply connected.

In a turn of events, Lively’s close friend, fashion model Gigi, aged 30 (who is said to have distanced herself from Lively), was noticeably absent in celebrating the special day, contrasting her earlier public expressions of affection towards the celebrity.

2023 saw Hadid referring to Lively as a ‘wonderful friend and mother’ during her 36th birthday celebration, which stands in contrast to this year.

Or, in an even more conversational tone:
This year is a complete change from 2023 when Hadid labeled Lively as a ‘magical friend and mamma’ during her 36th birthday celebrations. Back then, it was all different.

In the year 2019, I penned down heartfelt words for my cherished friend Lively on her special day, expressing my profound gratitude and luck for having such a remarkable companion. I emphasized that she is truly unique, serving as an inspiration in countless aspects of my life.

After the debut of “It Ends With Us” in August 2024, Lively has only been featured in another movie, namely “Another Simple Favor”, where she continued her portrayal of the mysterious character Emily Nelson.

Following the announcement about Lively’s upcoming project, The Survival List, people on social media didn’t waste time voicing their disappointment that a studio entrusted her with directing another movie instead.

‘Good luck to the director dealing with her drama,’ one wrote on Instagram.

Another quipped: ‘Eeeeek the next director better be ready.’

‘Goodspeed to whoever plays the love interest,’ a third tweeted.

A fourth questioned, “After witnessing such behavior, wouldn’t anyone hesitate to collaborate with her romantically? I’d steer clear of any venture she’s involved in, as I’m worried she might accuse me unfairly. At this stage, she seems like a risk I can do without.

A fifth outraged X user fired: ‘I’m disgusted! Who is hiring her???’

In December 2024, the actress filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, accusing him of inappropriate sexual behavior on set, which he refuted. Later, Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios counter-sued Blake, her publicist Leslie Sloane, and her husband Ryan for defamation.

Additionally, Justin took legal action against The New York Times by submitting a lawsuit worth $250 million on December 31, 2024, in response to their explosive exposé detailing Blake’s accusations of sexual harassment against her previous colleague.

On June 9th, it became known that a judge had thrown out Baldoni’s lawsuit, which was a significant disadvantage for the actor in his pursuit of a triumphant victory against the wealthy actress.

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2025-08-26 02:49