Blake Lively Seeks Millions in Compensation from Justin Baldoni Amid Harassment Legal Battle

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are embroiled in a high-profile legal battle stemming from Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni related to the set of "It Ends With Us." Baldoni has denied the allegations and filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, which was later dismissed by the court. Meanwhile, new harassment claims against Baldoni have emerged from another individual who worked with him on a different project and may testify in Lively's upcoming trial scheduled for March 2026 in New York. Lively has filed a motion seeking millions in compensation from Baldoni for her attorney fees, economic damages, and harm caused by his defamation suit and alleged smear campaign, invoking protections under the 2023 Protecting Survivors from Weaponized Defamation Lawsuits Act. Baldoni's team continues to contest the allegations, arguing that Lively's claims are exaggerated and do not comply with the act. The legal proceedings remain ongoing, with further hearings planned for the spring in New York.