Blake Lively Awarded Legal Fees in Justin Baldoni Dispute as Court Denies Damages

Actress Blake Lively has been awarded legal fees following a dispute with actor and director Justin Baldoni, though a court has formally denied her accompanying claim for damages. \n\n Legal Costs Awarded \n The court ruling grants Lively the right to recover expenses incurred during the legal proceedings. While the specific financial figures were not disclosed, the award covers the professional fees associated with her representation in the case. However, the presiding judge rejected the actress’s request for additional monetary damages, ruling that the criteria for such a payout had not been met. \n\n The decision marks a definitive point in the friction between the two high-profile figures. Legal representatives for both parties have not yet issued formal statements regarding the court’s decision to block the damages portion of the claim. \n\n Context of the Dispute \n The legal friction follows widespread reports of professional tension between Lively and Baldoni during the production and promotional cycle of the film It Ends With Us . Baldoni directed and starred in the feature alongside Lively, who also served as a producer on the project. \n\n Industry reports previously…