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Blake Lively Awarded $400,000 in Attorneys’ Fees in Justin Baldoni Case

Blake Lively’s $400,000 fee award in a dismissed $8 million suit highlights high‑stakes legal battles in Hollywood

By · Published August 26, 2026 at 18:28 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026 at 20:24 UTC

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Questions people are asking

How much attorneys’ fees was Blake Lively awarded?

She was awarded $400,000 in attorneys’ fees.

What amount did she originally seek in damages?

Lively originally sought $8 million in damages.

Which parties were ordered to pay the legal fees?

Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios were ordered to pay the fees.

What happened

Blake Lively was awarded $400,000 in attorneys’ fees after a judge dismissed her $8 million lawsuit against fellow actor Justin Baldoni. The fee award represents the portion of costs she successfully recovered from the case, according to the ruling reported by AP News and Variety. This decision clarifies that the court will compensate successful parties for legal expenses even when the primary claim fails.

This marks a notable development in high‑profile entertainment litigation. Lively’s original demand sought $8 million in damages tied to a film‑related disagreement with Baldoni and his production company Wayfarer Studios. The court’s dismissal of that claim left only the attorneys’ fees to be awarded.

People.com reported that the total payment ordered for fees and costs reached $407,451, while NBC News and Page Six reiterated the $400,000 figure central to the judge’s order. Observers will watch for any further court filings that could shape precedent for compensation of legal fees in celebrity lawsuits.

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