Justin Baldoni reportedly discussed whether Blake Lively's baby should be circumcised: Details explored

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Newly disclosed court documents have revealed unexpected personal details from a private meeting between actor-director Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively during early discussions for It Ends With Us.

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In depositions obtained by Entertainment Weekly and PEOPLE, Baldoni reportedly confirmed that circumcision came up while he and Blake Lively were discussing her pregnancy in December 2022, months before her son was born in February 2023.

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The exchange is now part of the broader and highly contentious legal battle between the two former collaborators, which includes allegations of sexual harassment by Lively and counterclaims by Baldoni that were later dismissed.

The testimony has drawn public attention for its unusually intimate nature as both sides continue to fight over whether the case should proceed to a scheduled March 2026 trial.


More about what Justin Baldoni admitted in his October deposition

According to deposition transcripts reviewed by Entertainment Weekly on December 5, 2025, Justin Baldoni acknowledged that circumcision was discussed during his first meeting with Blake Lively at her New York City apartment in December 2022.

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At the time, Lively was pregnant with her son, Olin. During questioning, her attorney Michael Gottlieb asked whether they discussed if her baby would be circumcised. Baldoni replied, “That was a conversation, yes.” When asked if he shared whether he himself was circumcised, Baldoni confirmed that he had.

However, Baldoni stated that Lively did not “directly” ask him about his own circumcision status according to the report by Entertainment Weekly. When Gottlieb pressed further and asked whether Baldoni had ever discussed his genitalia with any other work colleague, the actor responded,

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“I don’t talk about my genitalia, so no”

Justin Baldoni also described the setting as busy and non-private. He testified that Ryan Reynolds was “in and out” of the conversation and that multiple staff members, including nannies, assistants, and a housekeeper, were present or moving through the apartment. His account emphasized that the conversation took place in a shared space rather than a secluded one.


More about Blake Lively’s allegations against Justin Baldoni

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The circumcision discussion has been cited as part of Blake Lively’s broader allegations against Baldoni. In her amended complaint filed in January, Lively expanded on earlier accusations, stating that she was among the women Baldoni allegedly made “uncomfortable” on set.

According to court filings referenced by PEOPLE on December 5, 2025, Lively’s legal team argued that she was “disturbed” by Baldoni allegedly describing his own genitalia, among other claims.

According to reports, Blake Lively originally filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department in December 2024, accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and of conducting a smear campaign against her. She later filed a federal lawsuit in New York against Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer. Baldoni has repeatedly denied all allegations

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In response, Justin Baldoni previously filed a $400 million countersuit against both Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, alleging civil extortion, defamation, breach of contract, and invasion of privacy. That countersuit was dismissed by Judge Lewis J. Liman in June, according to Entertainment Weekly on December 5, 2025.

Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, told TMZ earlier this year that his client wants to be vindicated in court, saying Baldoni “knows what he’s done; he knows what he hasn’t done,” and is waiting for his day to publicly respond through legal proceedings, as reported by PEOPLE.

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As of early December 2025, both sides are actively fighting over whether the case will proceed to trial as scheduled in March 2026

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