Red Flags We Can't Ignore In Justin Baldoni's Marriage

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00:00Red flags we can't ignore in Justin Baldoni's marriage.

00:03Will you let me take care of you for the rest of your life?

00:07Will you marry me?

00:09Yes.

00:10Over-the-top proposal video Baldoni made that went viral more than a decade ago has resurfaced.

00:15I'm sure many people think that it's not really real, that some of it's fake.

00:20No public defense during the It Ends With Us scandal.

00:23So you'd expect any loving spouse to jump in when their partner faces a massive scandal, right?

00:30Well, that's not exactly what happened when Justin Baldoni got slammed with Blake Lively's allegations in December 2024.

00:38It's just done over-the-top and they just don't like that and so they have to complain about it.

00:44The entire internet basically blew up with headlines about It Ends With Us drama.

00:49Meanwhile, Justin's wife Emily didn't exactly leap onto social media with a big,

00:55Instead, she kept quiet for weeks, leaving fans and critics to wonder if she was uneasy about defending him.

01:03It was clear from the very beginning that we are two very, very different people.

01:08Liz Plank, Justin's Man Enough podcast co-host, stepped down almost immediately, saying she needed time to process everything.

01:16But Emily? Radio silence.

01:19When she finally resurfaced on Instagram in January 2025 with a sweet birthday shout-out to Justin,

01:25she shared a kissing photo by the ocean and wrote,

01:31That's lovely, but many fans couldn't help noticing she didn't mention any of the swirling fiascos.

01:36Some folks say she's playing it safe because of possible reasons to do with the upcoming public appeal,

01:42or maybe she just hates the spotlight.

01:45Others see it as a potential red flag.

01:47Why not give a more direct show of support if you truly believe your husband's innocence?

01:52We get it. Suits and NDAs are complicated.

01:55But from a gossip standpoint, you have to admit it's fishy that Emily didn't at least post something like,

02:03Relationship experts often point out that refusing to speak up for your spouse might reveal deeper issues.

02:09Like maybe you're worried about your own image or fear you'll be hammered by the press.

02:13It sure doesn't help that Ryan Reynolds also took a while to say anything public about supporting Blake.

02:18So yeah, everything about these missing public defenses has fans raising eyebrows.

02:24That 27-minute proposal video everyone calls a red flag.

02:28This one's legendary, folks.

02:30Flashback to 2013, Justin Baldoni whipped up a 27-minute production to pop the question to Emily,

02:38complete with multiple failed proposals and a cringeworthy short film starring himself.

02:43Then he sat her alone in a restaurant, forced her to watch the entire thing, and only proposed afterward.

02:50The clip ended up on YouTube and snagged millions of views.

02:53But not everyone's calling it the most romantic gesture ever.

02:57Some people found it borderline narcissistic.

03:00One Redditor even joked,

03:02He made her sit quietly through his short film about himself before he asked for her hand.

03:07Major red flag!

03:08Emily later admitted it was kind of weird sitting there by herself, waiting for the grand finale.

03:14But Justin defended the extravaganza in 2024, telling Live with Kelly and Mark that it was all in good humor.

03:22He was basically mocking the idea that he kept screwing up proposals.

03:25Critics, though, point out the final moment didn't highlight Emily or talk about what he loves about her.

03:31Instead, it was a big,

03:33I messed up proposals because I was focusing on me, not you, type narrative.

03:38Sure, it was likely well-intentioned, but many people found it less about Emily's feelings and more about Justin's directorial flair.

03:46If your fiancé's big romantic gesture is a 27-minute homage to himself,

03:51maybe that's a sign you'll spend your married life as a co-star in his personal movie.

03:55The Jane the Virgin role is one Emily wanted, but Justin took it instead.

03:59We've all heard how Justin landed his breakout gig as Raphael Solano on Jane the Virgin,

04:05but did you know Emily was the one who wanted to audition first?

04:08So the story goes, she'd planned to read for Petra, Raphael's wife, yet ended up not getting a callback.

04:15Meanwhile, Justin got intrigued by Raphael's character while running lines with her.

04:20Next thing you know, he's the one scoring the big job.

04:23According to him, Emily was supportive.

04:26But can you imagine your spouse swooping in and booking the role on a show you'd set your heart on?

04:31We hope they had a deep talk about it, because that scenario can sow resentment.

04:36One person's dream role is lost, while the other leaps into stardom.

04:40Especially if Emily was more serious about acting at that moment, and Justin was more into filmmaking.

04:46If there wasn't honest communication, it might have caused friction or some hidden jealousy.

04:52Relationship experts might label that a quiet red flag, the kind that festers if not handled properly.

04:59Sure, things seemed okay from the outside, Justin soared, the show became a hit, and Emily carried on.

05:06But fans wonder if she ever felt overshadowed by his sudden fame,

05:10especially since she was the one chasing that audition in the first place.

05:14He's always gone and an absent partner.

05:17Imagine being married to someone whose schedule is so insane, you barely see them.

05:22That's basically Emily's life, according to both Justin's Instagram and her own interviews.

05:28In a heartfelt 2018 post, Justin shared how he FaceTimes the kids daily while traveling for work.

05:34He admitted guilt over missing milestones.

05:37Meanwhile, Emily is the stay-at-home parent who's juggling childcare, the dog, the house, plus who knows what else.

05:44She once told Healthy Way that she never really knows when Justin will get home.

05:48They try to figure out the day on the fly, leaving minimal time for them as a couple.

05:53Now, it's obviously normal in showbiz for one partner to be away filming,

05:57but if you don't check in regularly to ensure you're both still cool with it, resentment can creep up fast.

06:03Emily said she was content being a stay-at-home mom.

06:06But, you know, people's feelings can evolve.

06:09Justin also told, she knows he feels guilty.

06:13Emily's been both mother and father at times.

06:16Good on him for owning that.

06:18However, if the imbalance persists or intensifies, especially with more things swirling,

06:23it's easy to see how that might strain a marriage.

06:26A demanding career doesn't have to be a deal-breaker, but not addressing each other's emotional needs?

06:31That's a glaring red flag.

06:33Those cryptic mistakes.

06:35Justin says he made, but what are they?

06:38For their 11th anniversary in 24, Justin posted a tear-jerking Instagram reel of sweet moments,

06:45all culminating in him sobbing that Emily could have given up on me a lot of times.

06:50I've made a lot of mistakes.

06:52Cue the rumor mill.

06:54Fans instantly wondered what mistakes he was referencing.

06:57Did he cross lines in the relationship early on?

07:00Could it be unresolved things about time management or deeper issues we don't see?

07:05Of course, everyone has slip-ups, but Justin's confession might suggest something heavier.

07:10If you're repeatedly messing up in ways that make your partner consider leaving,

07:14it hints at turmoil beyond standard couple bickering.

07:18Emily's obviously chosen to stay, which is her prerogative,

07:22but relationships experts often advise caution if someone's had to continuously forgive big mistakes.

07:28Because at some point, that can set a pattern where the forgiven partner keeps misbehaving,

07:34expecting unconditional forgiveness.

07:36Then again, it's also possible Justin's mistakes were minor or amplified by the pressures of fame.

07:42Without context, we can only guess.

07:45The fact that Emily stood by him is not necessarily a red flag for her,

07:49but definitely prompts fans to ask if she's ignoring potential deal-breakers or truly believes in redemption.

07:56Emily's non-defense in the lively suit.

07:59Double-checking the timeline here.

08:01After the It Ends With Us drama started, Emily posted that lovey-dovey birthday tribute in January 25.

08:08That's it.

08:09She didn't publicly call the allegations nonsense or do a big interview defending him.

08:14Some people say it might be a different thing.

08:17Perhaps his attorneys told her to keep quiet so she doesn't complicate the case.

08:21Others point out that Love You Forever Instagrams might feel hollow if you can't address the elephant in the room.

08:28She's not just ignoring tabloids, she's ignoring the biggest thing of her husband's career.

08:33If there's a real reason, like a gag order or fear of testifying, fine.

08:38But it's still a huge mismatch when you see how vocal many spouses get in crisis.

08:43It's reminiscent of Ryan Reynolds' radio silence for Blake Lively.

08:47Celebrity relationships thrive on public gestures sometimes, especially if one partner is under siege.

08:54By skipping that, Emily inadvertently feeds the narrative that maybe she's not 100% behind him.

09:00Could she even harbor doubts about his innocence?

09:03Or is she just sick of the drama?

09:05Fans can only speculate.

09:07Regardless, to some people, her quiet approach registers as a flashing sign that something's amiss behind the scenes.

09:14What do you guys think about these red flags?

09:17Which one is the biggest red flag to you?

09:19Do you think Justin and Emily's relationship has any green flags?

09:23Let me know in the comments and I hope you have a great day!

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