Justin Baldoni Slammed For Old Proposal Video: "I See The Narcissism"
Social media users believe that "they see the narcissism" in Justin Baldoni's resurfaced proposal video to his wife, Emily.
Justin Baldoni’s proposal video to his wife, Emily Baldoni, is making the rounds on social media following the announcement of Blake Lively suing him for sexual harassment.
Proposals should be romantic and celebrate the future husband and wife, but the internet is convinced that Baldoni’s 11-year-old video points to it being a one-man show. Titled Justin and Emily: The Proposal, the video is a 27-minute production featuring serenades and a parody of 90s boybands. The caption explains, “On April 13th I proposed to my girlfriend Emily at the restaurant where we had our first date. I told her I was running late, had the restaurant opened just for her, and set up hidden cameras all around her. When she sat down at the table, there was a TV in front of her set to take her on a journey that would lead to the proposal of a lifetime. This is what happened…”
What happened was a series of music videos that Baldoni clearly intended to be funny, but viewers can’t shake the feeling that he made it more for himself than for his bride-to-be. However, by the end of the video, when Baldoni finally pops the question, Emily looks genuinely happy.
The video has been dragged on X and TikTok. One TikToker said, “Can tell everything about a man by the way that he proposes. A day that should be all about his future wife. If he makes it all about himself, it’s a very bad sign.”
The YouTube comments section agreed. "Nauseating and endless. It’s all about HIM!" one user wrote.
"Ohhh now I see the narcissism," noted user @cHeEr055. Someone else added, “The amount of times he said she makes him better, all about him. Like dude, name her qualities. Talk about her. Ew ew ew I rebuke this kinda man.”
“Weirdest proposal ever but ok,” one viewer commented. Others likened the serenading to a low-budget Backstreet Boys video. Baldoni appeared adamant about showing off his singing. It begs the question: Was this about proposing to Emily or proving he could direct his own Hallmark movie?
Recently, Baldoni’s It Ends with Us co-star Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against the director, accusing him of forced nudity, harassment, and exploitation on the set of the film. The lawsuit claims that during a birth scene, Lively was left naked and exposed on an open set.
Lively’s lawsuit also revealed a toxic work environment riddled with inappropriate comments. Her list of demands includes no nude imagery being shown to her and no more casual chatter about her deceased father. The New York Times published an exposé suggesting that Melissa Nathan, a PR strategist who’s worked with Johnny Depp, orchestrated a smear campaign against Lively alongside publicist Jennifer Abel.
Ironically, Baldoni built a reputation for being an “ally” to women. He’s talked openly about feminism, toxic masculinity, and the importance of male vulnerability. Men like Baldoni often position themselves as allies, but when push comes to shove, their “feminism” feels less like a genuine belief and more like a strategic move.
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