Details from a recent deposition reveal that actor Justin Baldoni confirmed he told Blake Lively about his circumcision during a visit to her New York City apartment in December 2022. This exchange has surfaced in court documents amid ongoing legal proceedings concerning Lively’s claims against Baldoni, which are set to go to trial in March 2026.
During the deposition, conducted in October, Lively’s attorney, Michael J. Gottlieb, inquired about the nature of their conversation regarding circumcision. Baldoni acknowledged that while he did discuss the topic, Lively did not ask him directly if he was circumcised. He noted that the conversation occurred in a bustling environment, with Ryan Reynolds, along with several nannies and household staff, present at the time.
In his testimony, Baldoni described the scene: “There were people going all around. Mr. [Ryan] Reynolds was in and out of the conversation. She had, I think, two nannies. I felt like there was a housekeeper there. Her assistant was walking around. I think she had two assistants there.” He emphasized that the discussion was not private, as they were both seated on the couch with numerous people moving around them.
Baldoni, 41, also responded to questions about whether he had shared similar information with colleagues in the past, stating, “I don’t talk about my genitalia, so no.” This assertion comes as Lively, 38, has expanded her allegations against Baldoni in an amended complaint filed in January, claiming he made her and other women “uncomfortable” on set.
Lively’s complaint specifically highlights her discomfort with Baldoni discussing his own genitalia, which she describes as part of her broader concerns regarding his behavior. Baldoni’s legal team has sought to dismiss Lively’s lawsuit, filing a motion for summary judgment in November, which is currently under consideration by Judge Lewis J. Liman.
On December 4, Lively’s attorneys filed their opposition to Baldoni’s motion, arguing for the necessity of a trial to address the allegations. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, expressed that Baldoni seeks to clear his name and is eager to present his side in court. “He wants to be vindicated, and that’s all that he cares about,” Freedman stated in June. “He knows who he is. He knows what he’s done; he knows what he hasn’t done. And he wants the truth to come out, and he wants to do that in the appropriate way.”
As the legal battle continues, both sides prepare for a trial that could bring further revelations to light regarding the allegations made by Lively against Baldoni. The outcome will determine if the claims will be addressed publicly in court or if Baldoni’s motion to dismiss will prevail before the scheduled trial date.
