Justin Baldoni enjoys Hawaii as Blake Lively returns to the red carpet

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were two of the many celebrities at Saturday Night Live's 50th-year celebration, and their presence did not go unnoticed. It was their first red carpet appearance since the lawsuit drama exploded between Lively and her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni. 

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The duo even participated in a bit during the show. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler asked the Deadpool star, “Ryan Reynolds! How’s it going?”  “Great! Why, what have you heard?” Reynolds responded, poking fun at the situation. 

Surfs up for Baldoni

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As for what Baldoni has been up to, he's been spending time in Hawaii. The actor was spotted on February 13, enjoying a morning surf in Maui. 

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Baldoni was all smiles, and he enjoyed his time on the water, showing off his abs. 

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The 41-year-old is there with his family. He shares two children with his wife Emily: Maiya and Maxwell. In photos published by TMZ, ahead of the Saturday Night Live celebration, he held his kids' hands after picking up a smoothie. 

Updates on the case 

While Baldoni cools off in Hawaii and Lively returns to the red carpet, their drama is far from over. People reported last week that both Lively and Baldoni have opted out of mediation, meaning a trial is looking more likely. 

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In a February 13 filing, their attorneys called settlement talks "inappropriate" and "premature." Lively’s team is now pushing for Baldoni’s phone records, claiming they’ll expose efforts to "destroy" her reputation.

Earlier this month, both sides met for a pre-trial conference where Judge Liman warned against using the media to sway public opinion. He also declined to sanction Baldoni’s attorney despite Lively’s team accusing him of attacking her publicly,  per People. 

The trial is currently set for March 9, 2026. Unfortunately for those hoping for another Johnny Depp and Amber Heard televised trial, experts have told multiple outlets it's unlikely since their legal battle is unfolding in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, a federal court, that largely prohibits recording devices.