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Blake Lively dealt humiliating blow after requesting $8M payout from Justin Baldoni

By Blendy Writer
August 26, 2026 3 Min Read
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Blake Lively was only awarded $400,000 in attorneys’ fees after she demanded that Justin Baldoni cover $8 million in legal expenses.

A judge ruled the director will only have to pay the “Gossip Girl” alum $363,245.40 in attorneys’ fees and another $44,206.35 in costs, according to TMZ.

In a June filing obtained by Page Six, Lively, 39, claimed Baldoni, 42, sought $7,495,526.87 in attorneys’ fees and $539,514.01 in litigation costs and expenses from her explosive legal battle with her “It Ends With Us” co-star and his Wayfarer Studios.

Blake Lively (seen above at a Fendi event in May) suffered a massive blow in her legal battle against Justin Baldoni. Getty Images for Fendi
The director (seen above at the “Boys In The Boat” screening in 2023) does not have to cover $8 million in Lively’s legal fees. Getty Images

However, the “Jane the Virgin” actor hit back, telling the judge that Lively’s demand for legal fees was “excessive.”

Baldoni’s legal team called the “Another Simple Favor” star’s request for $8 million “anything but a typical fee motion.”

In May, Lively settled her 2024 suit against Baldoni, in which the actress claimed the actor sexually harassed her on the set of “It Ends With Us.”

Instead, a judge ordered Baldoni to cover $400,000 in the actress’ attorneys’ fees. (Pictured: Lively leaving court in February.) Gregory P. Mango for NY Post
In July, the “Jane the Virgin” alum (seen smiling while leaving court with wife Emily) called Lively’s demand for legal fees “excessive.” Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

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“The end product — the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” both sides said in a joint statement to Page Six at the time.

“Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind,” they added.

“We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard.”

The “A Simple Favor” star (seen on the set of “It Ends With Us” with the actor) settled her 2024 sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni earlier this year. Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.com
Neither party earned money in their settlement. (Pictured: Baldoni and Lively walking on the set of “It Ends With Us.”) GC Images

Both parties added that they “remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments” and it is their “sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online.”

The “Shallows” star and Baldoni each earned no money in their lawsuit settlement. However, sources told Page Six Hollywood that their legal teams made $60 million combined through the process.

Last month, Justin broke his silence about the settlement, saying he and his wife, Emily Baldoni, felt “immense gratitude” for those who supported them since Lively’s allegations first surfaced.

Last month, Baldoni (seen arriving at court with wife Emily) broke his silence about the settlement, saying “so many painful things” were spoken into existence. Lone Pine Press for NY Post
Lively (seen above at the “It Ends With Us” UK gala screening in 2024) is plotting a Hollywood comeback. Getty Images for Sony Pictures

“There have been so many painful things spoken into existence over the last couple years,” the author shared.

“And that created so much noise, and we didn’t want to add to the noise,” he continued. “So we just wanted to let the justice system run its course.”

Lively is now planning a Hollywood comeback.

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