Justin Baldoni is an American actor and director, born on January 24, 1984, in Los Angeles, California. He gained prominence for his role as Rafael Solano in the CW series “Jane the Virgin” (2014–2019). Beyond acting, Baldoni has directed films such as “Five Feet Apart” (2019) and “Clouds” (2020). In 2019, he co-founded Wayfarer Studios, a production company focused on creating inspiring content. Baldoni has also been an advocate for exploring positive masculinity, authoring books like “Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity” (2021) and “Boys Will Be Human” (2022).
Recently, Baldoni has been involved in a public legal dispute with actress Blake Lively. Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a toxic work environment during the production of their film “It Ends with Us” (2024). In response, Baldoni filed a defamation lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, alleging attempts to damage his reputation and interfere with his career. The case has attracted significant media attention, with public figures like Joe Rogan expressing support for Baldoni. As of March 2025, Baldoni has taken a brief respite from the legal proceedings, vacationing in Hawaii with his children and debuting a new look.