Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Blake Lively Claims $161 Million in Damages in Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni
Imagine two actors, Blake and Justin, who worked on a movie together.
Blake says Justin did bad things and then tried to make her look bad, which cost her a lot of money.
She claims she lost over $160 million from her acting work, her beauty brand, her drink companies, and because her reputation was hurt.
Justin's team says Blake's accusations have cost *him* $400 million.
A trial is planned for March 2026 to sort out who is right.
Blake has also said that famous friends, like singer Taylor Swift, might have important information for the court, even though it's rumored they aren't talking right now.
Blake Lively is suing co-star Justin Baldoni, claiming $161 million in damages due to alleged sexual assault and a smear campaign.
Lively's claimed damages include losses in earnings, her beauty brand Blake Brown, and beverage companies Betty Buzz/Betty Booze.
She also claims $34 million in reputational harm resulting from social media impressions.
Baldoni's team counters that he has suffered $400 million in damages due to Lively's allegations.
A trial is scheduled for March 2026, with Taylor Swift listed as a potential witness, despite rumors of a strained relationship.
- Who
- Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Taylor Swift
- What
- Blake Lively is suing Justin Baldoni for sexual assault and alleged smear campaign, claiming $161 million in damages. Baldoni's team counters with $400 million in damages.
- When
- Trial scheduled for March 2026. Damages information recently revealed.
- Where
- The legal case stems from the film 'It Ends With Us'.
- Why
- Lively alleges damages due to Baldoni's misconduct and smear campaign, impacting her career and brands. Baldoni alleges damages from Lively's allegations.
Blake Lively's Claims
Justin Baldoni's Claims/Defense
Damages Sought by Lively
Blake Lively's Claims
Blake Lively claims $161 million in damages, including $56.2 million in lost earnings, $49 million in losses for her beauty brand Blake Brown, $22 million for her beverage companies Betty Buzz/Betty Booze, and $34 million in reputational harm due to social media impressions. These figures are preliminary.
Justin Baldoni's Claims/Defense
Justin Baldoni's team claims he has suffered $400 million in damages due to Lively's allegations against him.
Nature of Allegations
Blake Lively's Claims
Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of sexual assault and alleges a smear campaign that harmed her image and brands.
Justin Baldoni's Claims/Defense
Baldoni's team argues against Lively's allegations, implying they have caused him significant financial damage.
Witnesses and Relationships
Blake Lively's Claims
Blake Lively has named Taylor Swift and other Hollywood A-listers as potential witnesses. Sources suggest Lively and Swift are currently not on speaking terms.
Justin Baldoni's Claims/Defense
The article does not provide specific counter-claims from Baldoni's team regarding witnesses or personal relationships.
- Plaintiff
- Blake Lively
- Defendant
- Justin Baldoni
- Allegations
- Sexual assault and smear campaign
- Damages Claimed by Lively
- $161 million (preliminary)
- Breakdown of Lively's Damages
- $56.2M (earnings), $49M (Blake Brown), $22M (Betty Buzz/Booze), $34M (reputational harm)
- Damages Claimed by Baldoni
- $400 million
- Trial Start Date
- March 2026
- Potential Witnesses
- Taylor Swift, other Hollywood A-listers
