Blake Lively Seeks $8M in Legal Fees
Originally published Jun 30, 2026
By Gmaddaus · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 30, 2026
Key points
- Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in attorney fees from Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios.
- The request follows a defamation lawsuit Baldoni filed against Lively.
- Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and an online whisper campaign.
- The case centers on events from the set of 'It Ends With Us.'
- A judge will decide whether to award the requested fees.
Blake Lively is requesting $8 million in attorney fees from Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios following a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from Lively's allegations that Baldoni, her co-star and director on 'It Ends With Us,' sexually harassed her on set and initiated an online whisper campaign against her. The case has drawn significant attention due to its high-profile nature and the serious accusations involved. Lively's legal team argues that the lawsuit was without merit and that she should be compensated for the legal costs incurred in defending herself. The motion for attorney fees is now before a judge for consideration.
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