Blake Lively seeks more than $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni

" Court documents filed Monday list $7,495,526.87 in attorneys' fees and $539,514.01 in litigation costs. Lively's legal team described the work as necessary to secure dismissal of Baldoni's $400 million defamation suit. The filing noted that media coverage generated thousands of articles and required Lively to produce more than 7,000 documents.

Her attorneys stated she has paid her bills and will seek any further fees incurred.

Background on the case Lively had sued Baldoni in 2024, alleging sexual harassment on the set of the film. The parties reached a settlement in May, two weeks before trial. Earlier this month a judge granted Lively permission to seek legal fees but denied her request for triple and punitive damages.

Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios have until July 13 to respond to the latest filing. Lively's attorneys said the outcome sends a message that lawsuits used for intimidation carry consequences. Page Six reported that the two sides' legal teams earned a combined $60 million during the case, though the settlement itself provided no direct payment to either party.