So, in today’s heart-melting news, Justin Baldoni (yes, that tall drink of water you remember from Jane the Virgin) decided to drop some wisdom bombs about domestic violence survivors. And no, he didn’t do it by skywriting or hiring a flash mob. He went for the classy option: an Instagram post. Because who needs pigeons when you have Wi-Fi, right?
On Friday (aka, the unofficial holiday of “Thank God It’s Almost the Weekend”), the 40-year-old director of It Ends With Us — yes, the one where he also acts alongside Blake Lively, proving that some people are just unfairly talented — penned a love letter to survivors of domestic violence. Now, if you thought this post was going to be anything less than poetic, think again. Justin didn’t just dip his toe into the inspiration pool; he cannonballed in like an emotional lifeguard.
“Dear Survivor,” Justin started, because apparently, the man writes like he’s hosting a heartfelt reality TV show. “You’re basically the embodiment of a phoenix that moonlights as a unicorn, wrapped in the wisdom of a thousand therapists. You’ve got resilience and courage coming out of your ears, which, let’s face it, makes you a superhero in a world full of sidekicks.”
But wait, there’s more! He went on to paint a mental tapestry. (Yes, a tapestry, because plain ol’ words are for amateurs.) “Your life is like a beautiful hand-woven blanket of survival, with threads made of pure strength, hope, and maybe a dash of stubbornness (because, hey, it’s necessary). Each step you take forward is like leveling up in a video game, except instead of collecting coins, you’re collecting admiration from everyone who knows what a boss you are.” 🎮✨
Justin then laid down the truth with more precision than a motivational speaker who just had a double espresso. “You might not always realize it, but your journey is like one of those glow-in-the-dark stars you put on the ceiling as a kid—it shines, and it helps others find their way. While I’m over here trying to string together words that will never quite capture what you’ve gone through, just know you’re not fighting alone. We’ve got your back, like a squad of emotional ninjas. And let me tell you, you’re not just surviving; you’re thriving, like a houseplant that has finally figured out its sunlight situation. In your thriving, you basically inspire us all to get it together.”
Oh, and he didn’t forget the warm and fuzzy closer: “As you move forward, may your days be filled with Zen-like peace and occasional naps. And just remember: every time you fight for joy, you’re freeing all of us from the chains of bad vibes. Sending you virtual high-fives, strength, and the kind of love that makes you tear up at cheesy commercials. 💜”
Mic drop.
To make sure everyone knew he was serious, Justin tagged some awesome organizations like NO MORE and Survivor Love Letter, because supporting survivors > spreading rumors (we’ll get to that later).
Now, you might be wondering, “Wait, what’s up with Justin and Blake?” Oh, just a casual whirlwind of rumors about drama and tension behind the scenes of the movie. Maybe it’s because Blake Lively is known for serving side-eye with a smile, or maybe it’s just people needing to spice up their gossip game. Either way, we’ll let the tabloids sort that out while Justin keeps doing his superhero thing, cape or no cape.