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Blake Lively Seeks $8 Million in Attorney Fees in Baldoni Defamation Case

Blake Lively has asked a judge to award about $8 million in attorneys’ fees and costs for defending against Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios’ defamation suit; court filings say she incurred roughly $7.5 million in fees (rates up to $2,187/hour) plus $540,000 in costs during 18 months of litigation, and argue the fee award would deter retaliatory suits against accusers. The defamation case was dismissed earlier under litigation privilege and Lively dropped her own suit on the eve of trial; Baldoni’s team will be able to respond before a sum is awarded, and the request covers only the defense of the Baldoni suit, not Lively’s own suit.

via Variety|

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entertainment3 hours ago•2 min saved

Blake Lively pushes for over $8M in fees after Baldoni defamation case settlement

Blake Lively is seeking about $7,495,526.87 in attorneys’ fees and $539,514.01 in litigation expenses from Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and others related to their now-dismissed $400 million defamation suit, arguing the case was a retaliatory move for her reporting alleged misconduct on the It Ends With Us set. The suit was largely dismissed earlier this year and a May settlement was reached; the court found several claims frivolous and that Lively’s statements about the alleged misconduct were protected under California law. Lively’s team says the fees are recoverable under California Civil Code Section 47.1 because the legal work was intertwined with defending the entire action. The Wayfarer defendants are to respond by July 13.

via NBC News|

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entertainment8 hours ago•17 min saved

Blake Lively Seeks $8M in Legal Fees From Baldoni After Case Dismissal

Two weeks after a federal judge ordered Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios to pay Blake Lively’s legal fees in their defamation/retaliation dispute, Lively filed a fee petition totaling $8,035,040.88—$7,495,526.87 in attorneys’ fees and $539,514.01 in costs—arguing for the full amount under California’s Protecting Survivors from Weaponized Defamation Lawsuits Act (Civil Code Section 47.1); Baldoni’s team has until July 13 to accept or challenge the request.

via Deadline|

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entertainment13 days ago•2 min saved

Lively and Baldoni Break Ground on Settlement, End Legal Battle and Waive Appeals

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement on May 4 to end their breach-of-contract and retaliation lawsuit, with terms made public June 15. They waived appellate rights and issued a joint statement. Judge Lewis Liman had previously ruled Baldoni must pay Lively’s attorneys’ fees (damages were denied) and the settlement leaves the final fee-decisions related to Baldoni’s defamation suit for later proceedings, effectively closing the dispute while addressing the fee outcome.

via USA Today|

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entertainment1 month ago•36 min saved

Reynolds Praises Lively as Fearless in Mother's Day Post Following Settlement

Ryan Reynolds paidtribute to Blake Lively on Mother's Day, calling her kind and fearless in an Instagram Stories post just six days after Lively settled her legal dispute with It Ends with Us director Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios. The dispute began in 2024 with Lively’s sexual harassment suit and Baldoni’s $400 million defamation countersuit, which was dismissed in 2025; the settlement reached on May 4, 2026 allows Lively to pursue legal fees and damages. The couple, who married in 2012, share four kids and generally keep their family out of the spotlight.

via Yahoo News Canada|

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entertainment1 month ago•18 min saved

Blake Lively Pursues Attorney Fees After Baldoni Settlement

Blake Lively agreed to settle her defamation claims against Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios, but has filed a motion for attorney fees under California’s Protecting Survivors from Weaponized Defamation Lawsuits Act, arguing the award would empower survivors’ advocacy and could bolster the Speak Your Truth Act; the judge had dismissed most claims, and the fee ruling remains unresolved with further briefing and possibly a hearing, while Baldoni’s team argues the law shouldn’t apply to conduct outside California.

via Variety|

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entertainment1 month ago•20 min saved

Blake Lively Wins Settlement in Baldoni Battle as 47.1 Defamation Law Looms

Deadline reports a settlement in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni fight over It Ends With Us. Lively does not release her 47.1 claims, the 47.1 Motion remains pending, and the parties waive appeals; no cash was paid to Lively and judge approval is still required. Civil Code 47.1 could bring penalties for Baldoni and Wayfarer defendants, while related cases (including Abel v. Jones) continue and a May 18 trial date remains on the calendar.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 month ago•33 min saved

Baldoni Rejoices Over It Ends With Us Settlement, Lawyer Says

Justin Baldoni’s attorney says he and co-producer Jamie Heath are ecstatic about the settlement of Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us lawsuit with production entities; Baldoni had already exited the case when talks began, and the agreement was reached just weeks before a scheduled New York trial with no disclosed terms. The parties stressed pride in It Ends With Us and ongoing support for survivors, and the litigation—begun in December 2024 with Lively’s claims—has now ended with most claims resolved or dismissed.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

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entertainment1 month ago•44 min saved

Lively & Reynolds Toast a Settlement With a Happy Selfie

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds posted a smiling selfie after Lively and Wayfarer Studios settled their lawsuit tied to It Ends with Us, two weeks before the trial was set to begin. Lively then made a confident Met Gala appearance in an archival Atelier Versace gown, while a joint statement from both sides framed the settlement as a constructive step forward and reaffirmed a commitment to workplaces free of improprieties.

via Yahoo|

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entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Blake Lively No-Pay Settlement Ends Some Claims, But Legal Fight Persists

Blake Lively reached a confidential settlement with Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios over dispute related to It Ends With Us, with Lively receiving no money and dropping remaining claims against Wayfarer and its publicists to avoid trial. However, the legal battle isn’t finished: she still has a pending motion for attorneys’ fees and damages tied to Baldoni’s defamation suit against her, and Baldoni’s $400 million defamation case — though previously dismissed — must still reach a final conclusion amid ongoing questions about applicable law and potential renewal of fee requests.

via Variety|

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entertainment5 months ago•38 min saved

Taylor Swift Steps Into Blake Lively–Baldoni Legal Saga as New Key Player

Newly unsealed filings reveal Taylor Swift’s involvement in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni dispute, including text exchanges with Lively in which Baldoni is labeled a “doofus director” and Swift quips about a “tiny violin,” as the women navigate alleged harassment on the It Ends with Us set. Baldoni and his company Wayfarer deny the accusations, while the legal battle has spiraled into separate suits with the New York Times, ongoing postures on deposing Swift, and a series of postponements and dismissals, highlighting how personal relationships and media narratives intersect with Hollywood lawsuits.

via Yahoo|

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entertainment5 months ago•18 min saved

Blake Lively's It Ends With Us Shoot Deemed 'Gross & Disturbing' in Unsealed Filings

Unsealed filings cite Jenny Slate’s 2023 text calling the It Ends With Us shoot “gross and disturbing,” as Blake Lively pursues a yearlong harassment case against Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios that could go to trial in May. The documents detail on‑set concerns and Lively’s involvement in editing the Sony‑cut of the film, including Sony Pictures’ role in the process, while Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit has previously been dismissed and the case centers on damages potentially reaching hundreds of millions.

via Deadline|

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