Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni dispute over 'It Ends With Us' has not ended, as she seeks fees
- On Monday, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their legal battle over the film 'It Ends With Us,' avoiding a trial scheduled for May 18.
- Lively sued Baldoni in December 2024 for sexual harassment; he countersued for defamation in January 2025, until U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman dismissed most claims last month.
- Legal teams spent $60 million combined on litigation despite no money changing hands between the parties; both sides said in a joint statement they remain "firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties."
- Lively maintains a pending motion for attorney fees and damages from Baldoni's dismissed countersuit; Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman called the settlement a "huge victory" for his client.
- The case fuels broader Hollywood discussions on accountability and legal strategy in workplace disputes, highlighting industry debates over defamation claims used against sexual harassment accusers.
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After Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Lawyers Declared 'Victory,' Legal Experts Say Millions Could Still Be at Stake
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may have settled part of their legal war, but experts say her remaining motion could still result in a sizable payoutBlake Lively and Justin BaldoniCredit: Jeff Spicer/Getty for Sony Pictures; John Nacion/Variety via GettyNEED TO KNOWBlake Lively can still pursue attorneys' fees and damages despite settling her broader legal battle with Justin BaldoniLegal experts say Lively's remaining motion against Baldoni and …
Lively Wants Damages for Baldoni's Alleged Retaliation
The legal drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's shelved film It Ends With Us isn't quite ready for its credits to roll. While both sides announced this week that they'd settled their main court fight , new filings show one key issue is still in play—and it could mean...
The judicial conflict between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues to generate repercussions in the entertainment industry after the actress filed a new application with the court for financial compensation, legal fees and formal recognition as a winning party to the litigation.
The actress filed a new motion in court requesting to be declared "victory" in the case, as well as financial compensation
Why Did Blake Lively Settle? Inside The Sexual Harassment Claims Against Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni quietly ended their acrimonious legal battle this week, reaching a confidential settlement over Lively's claims that she was targeted with a retaliatory smear campaign after raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us. The case, which pitted two of Hollywood's most bankable names against each other, was resolved without any money changing hands, according to court records and sta…
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