Blake Lively Seeks Damages from Baldoni in High-Stakes Case

LOS ANGELES, CA — Blake Lively is pursuing a massive financial claim against actor Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation stemming from the production of a film. Recent documents reveal that Lively’s potential damages could exceed $500 million, a figure that encapsulates punitive damages, legal fees, and lost earnings.

The legal battle began last December, and Lively argues that Baldoni’s alleged misconduct led to significant financial losses estimated around $161 million. This amount includes lost earnings from on-screen roles, endorsements, and her business ventures.

Lively’s legal team, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, has named high-profile individuals who could testify in a trial set to start on March 9, 2026. One notable name on this list is Taylor Swift, whose insights could provide valuable context about the film’s production environment and the alleged retaliation campaign against Lively.

According to Lively’s disclosures, she claims to have lost at least $56.2 million in earnings and $71 million in profits due to Baldoni’s actions. Additionally, non-economic damages such as pain, suffering, and reputational harm are estimated between $250,000 and $400,000, plus $34 million in reputation-related damages.

The actress is seeking triple the amount of her actual damages, a figure that collectors her losses from both her screen performances and her business, Blake Brown Beauty, among other sources. The detailed claims outline how her brand and financial health have suffered, marking her allegations as both personal and financial in nature.

As the trial approaches, the case has attracted considerable media attention, with both sides remaining silent on the disclosure details provided. Lively’s pursuit of accountability from Baldoni indicates a significant turning point in her career and public persona.