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Blake Lively Sues Justin Over $161M Loss, Trial Continues

4/18/2026

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Blake Lively says she lost $161 million due to Justin's negative portrayal of her.
Justin argues that discussing Ryan Reynolds' income is crucial because it affects Blake Lively's acting opportunities.
He contends this context shows he was bullied, prompting him to hire a crisis management team.
Blake's breach of contract and retaliation claims against Justin proceed to trial, though a judge dismissed 10 of her 13 claims.

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Blake Lively says she lost $161 million due to Justin's negative portrayal of her.
Justin argues that discussing Ryan Reynolds' income is crucial because it affects Blake Lively's acting opportunities.
He contends this context shows he was bullied, prompting him to hire a crisis management team.
Blake's breach of contract and retaliation claims against Justin proceed to trial, though a judge dismissed 10 of her 13 claims.