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NY Judge Orders Justin Baldoni to Pay Blake Lively Fees

6/14/2026

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Baldoni Pays Fees

A New York judge ordered actor Justin Baldoni to pay attorney fees to actress Blake Lively.
The award follows Lively’s successful motion under Civil Code Section 47.1, which declared her the prevailing defendant.
The ruling stems from a dismissed $400 million countersuit that Baldoni filed last year.
Lively’s lawyers said the decision shows she acted in good faith, noting Baldoni’s counsel argued the fees cover only a limited claim.

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Liman Limits Fees

A settlement was reached in May 2026, two weeks before trial, with terms undisclosed.
Judge Liman approved only limited attorney fees and rejected Lively’s request for treble and punitive damages under the 2023

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Baldoni Nets Millions

The 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” starring Lively and directed by Baldoni, earned $351 million worldwide.
It opened in August 2024 and surpassed box-office forecasts despite mixed reviews.
The drama, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel, focuses on domestic-violence issues.
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Baldoni Pays Fees

A New York judge ordered actor Justin Baldoni to pay attorney fees to actress Blake Lively.
The award follows Lively’s successful motion under Civil Code Section 47.1, which declared her the prevailing defendant.
The ruling stems from a dismissed $400 million countersuit that Baldoni filed last year.
Lively’s lawyers said the decision shows she acted in good faith, noting Baldoni’s counsel argued the fees cover only a limited claim.

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