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Justin Baldoni Shelters Families After LA Fires Devastation

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Despite being embroiled in a lengthy legal dispute with Blake Lively and having my personal communications under close examination, I’ve chosen to put aside my own challenges to offer aid during these difficult times. Last month, as flames ravaged Los Angeles, I found myself compelled to extend a helping hand to those affected by the fires – a testament to the importance of compassion and empathy in our lives.

DailyMail.com discloses that Baldoni is temporarily accommodating two exhausted families at his $2.8 million Ojai residence, as he and his family take an extended break in Hawaii.

John Kim, aged 51, shared with DailyMail.com that the actor, who is 41 years old, generously provided the property to him without any time limit and even arranged for his personal vehicles to be serviced and made available for the Eaton Fire survivor to utilize.

Kim functions as a marriage counselor, hosting the podcast titled “The Irritated Counselor.” Here, he shares valuable insights and guidance. Besides being a podcaster, he is also an acclaimed writer who penned the popular book, “Intentional Break-Up.

As mentioned by Kim, I received a contact from Baldoni following his viewing of a video where I emotionally broke down in front of the remnants of my house in Altadena, the day after the fire had devastated it.

The actor invited him to stay over at his place while he and his family go on a trip to Hawaii to avoid the chaos from his legal fight with his It Ends With Us co-star, Lively (aged 37).

In an interview with DailyMail.com, Kim stated that Justin is more of an acquaintance than a close friend. They didn’t attend the same high school and aren’t particularly close.

What made it special was that he invited me to stay at his place. After our stay in the Airbnb ended, we were unsure of our next destination. Then, out of the blue, I received a message from him.

As a devoted follower, I initially refused, but he persistently urged me. We ended up making our way here, and to my surprise, not only did he drive up himself, but he also took care of washing his vehicles right here on the spot. To top it off, he graciously handed us the car keys. Beyond a doubt, he has gone above and beyond.

It appears their support for us is rooted in their beliefs, specifically the Baha’i faith, as demonstrated by him and his family.

In a thankful manner, Kim praised Baldoni for providing temporary shelter to two other exhausted families who had also experienced fires, stating that staying at the house was “therapeutic” and provided him with time to contemplate his future plans.

Baldoni took actions that differed from Lively, who faced accusations for serving a lawsuit upon an actor and his legal team during the chaotic time when wildfires threatened their residences, instead of showing empathy or concern.

Bryan Freedman, the primary lawyer for the individual in question, sadly had to part ways with his personal residence worth $5.5 million in Pacific Palisades due to the devastating Palisades Fire. This fire spread across 23,448 acres and unfortunately took the lives of 12 individuals.

Simultaneously, the Eaton Fire which devoured Kim’s home burned through 14,021 acres and tragically took the lives of 17 individuals. Fortunately, both fires have been fully controlled now.

Kim mentioned that he had a chance encounter with the actor during an appearance on Baldoni’s podcast, “The Man Enough”, and shared that they have maintained contact since then.

He described him as a casual acquaintance, explaining that he hadn’t visited his place before this moment, and they usually don’t talk over the phone.

‘Occasionally, we may exchange messages when I come across actions taken by others that align with our shared goal of supporting men to improve themselves. Essentially, we are two individuals united by our commitment to this mission.’

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but share my own miraculous experience. Just like Kim, I too have witnessed the generosity of Baldoni. Sharing a heartfelt video from his very home on Instagram, I expressed my gratitude for this extraordinary encounter that felt nothing short of divine intervention.

A post shared by John Kim / LMFT (@theangrytherapist)

In the post, it’s stated that I mentioned I was with a different family of four (two children). This led him to suggest they come over. As a result, for the past week and a half, our two families have been residing at their house.

Indeed, it’s been nothing short of wonderful and a true blessing. It’s provided us with room, fresh air, and moments of tranquility. The children are frolicking and giggling with joy.

‘Together, we’re enjoying meals and finding the time to regroup and plan ahead. It feels incredibly comforting that their house has been a source of healing for us all along, and it still is today.’

Kim made sure to clarify that neither the actor nor their crew requested him to share the video, instead stating: ‘I’m sharing this because it’s my personal encounter with them.’

Regarding the intense legal battle between Baldoni and Lively that has been mentioned, he stated: “I’m unaware of what transpired on film sets and conference rooms. I wasn’t present there.

‘But I do know one kind and compassion [sic] family helped us.’

For the initial time on Monday, Baldoni and Lively found themselves across each other in court, as their legal representatives participated in a status conference remotely.

At the hearing, attorney Michael Gottlieb indicated that they intend to expand Lively’s original sexual harassment claim by adding additional parties and accusations.

Additionally, he disclosed strategies meant to shield Lively’s famous peers from becoming entangled in the ongoing legal drama.

It is probable that those friends of hers may include megastar Taylor Swift, who, during a disagreement about rewriting a scene, was mentioned by Baldoni as one of Lively’s ‘dragons,’ alongside her husband Ryan Reynolds, aged 48.

In this situation, we anticipate that the protective order will contain suitable conditions, considering the specifics of the accusations and the prominence of certain figures involved.

A substantial number of notable figures are involved on all fronts here. It’s crucial that we pay close attention to the concerns and requirements of external parties in this situation.

In response, Baldoni’s legal team has additionally submitted amendments to their counterclaim of $400 million, which includes an allegation that Lively’s public relations team leaked her sexual harassment accusation to The New York Times beforehand.

Freedman additionally requested a swift trial from the court, emphasizing his clients’ distress, stating: “We strongly suggest the court accelerate the process of discovery and proceed quickly as the damages have been sustained since the New York Times article was published.

The hearing occurred within two days following Baldoni’s team fulfilling their promise made on Saturday, by posting fresh information onto a dedicated site they had set up.

On Thelawsuitinfo.com, the updated version of Baldoni’s complaint was launched, along with a chronology of significant events detailing the escalation of the dispute throughout the filming process for the upcoming 2024 movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s renowned novel.

The cache contained messages exchanged between Baldoni and Reynolds, where the former expressed his admiration for the director, and playful texts from Lively.

A source informed DailyMail.com that it’s crucial to emphasize that no one is profiting from this. Instead, the page serves as a means for users to access legal documents that are already publicly available.

Instead of coming across as a challenge or threat, this action is simply another demonstration of Justin and his group’s commitment to maintaining transparency throughout their work.

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2025-02-04 21:26

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