Blake Lively Seeks $100M+ in Damages as Trial Against Justin Baldoni Heats Up
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{ "title": "Blake Lively Seeks $100M+ in Damages as Trial Against Justin Baldoni Heats Up", "article": Blake Lively is reportedly seeking over $161 million in damages in her upcoming trial against film director and actor Justin Baldoni. The lawsuit, which was filed in December 2024, initially stated that Lively's damages exceeded $75,000. However, in a recent disclosure to the defense, her attorneys argued that she has suffered at least $161 million in actual damages. Lively's list of potential witnesses is also gaining attention, with high-profile names like Taylor Swift, Hugh Jackman, and Scooter Braun reportedly set to support her in court. The trial is scheduled to take place in March next year. This development comes after Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed in January 2025 due to his failure to meet a court-imposed deadline. The lawsuit was initially filed as a "counterattack" in response to Lively's allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of their film It Ends With Us. It's worth noting that Lively will also seek punitive damages, which could triple her actual damages. The exact amount of punitive damages she will seek has not been disclosed. The trial is expected to be one of the most contentious legal showdowns in Hollywood this year."
