Justin Baldoni took a break from the drama surrounding his film *It Ends With Us* to enjoy a family day at Universal Studios last week.
Baldoni, his wife Emily, and their two children, Maiya, 9, and Maxwell, 6, spent a fun-filled day at the theme park in Los Angeles on Thursday. The family posed for charming photos at the park’s entrance, though Maiya and Maxwell were turned away from the camera to keep their faces hidden.
Baldoni, 40, wore a floral shirt, while Emily, also 40, looked stylish in an orange wrap dress. The couple also shared a romantic kiss in front of the Universal Studios sign.
Despite ongoing rumors of a feud with his *It Ends With Us* co-star Blake Lively, Baldoni seemed to be enjoying his family time. Speculation about tension between Baldoni and Lively, 37, has been fueled by their lack of joint appearances during the film’s promotional tour and reports of disagreements over the movie’s final cut.
Baldoni, who directed and stars in the film alongside Lively, has been rumored to have had creative differences with the actress, who is also a producer on the project. Sources claim that Lively funded a second cut of the movie and felt uncomfortable during filming due to her postpartum body. However, some industry insiders have defended Baldoni, asserting that he would never intentionally undermine his actors.
In addition to his family day, Baldoni has been in the spotlight for his European travels, including a visit to Vatican City where he met Pope Francis and toured the Sistine Chapel. He also enjoyed gelato in Rome and covered the Paris Olympics as an NBC commentator.
Meanwhile, Blake Lively has faced criticism for seeming out of touch during the film’s promotion, with discussions focusing more on fashion and personal projects rather than the film’s serious themes of domestic abuse. Lively defended herself by emphasizing that her character, Lily Bloom, is defined by more than just her traumatic experiences.
Despite the controversies, Lively appears to be enjoying herself, having recently attended a star-studded pool party at Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island home with her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
