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Actor Owes Over $170K After Defamation Lawsuit Fails
27 Jul
Summary
- Actor Justin Baldoni owes over $171,000 in legal fees.
- His defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively was dismissed.
- Baldoni sought $400 million from Lively and Reynolds.
Actor Justin Baldoni must pay The New York Times $171,616 in legal fees after his defamation lawsuit against the publication was dismissed. This action stemmed from Baldoni's previous legal battles with Blake Lively in 2024, which involved accusations of a smear campaign and a toxic workplace.
Baldoni had sought $400 million from Lively and Ryan Reynolds, and $250 million from The Times. The publication counter-sued Baldoni under New York's anti-SLAPP law, accusing him of maliciously inhibiting free speech. A judge ultimately rejected Baldoni's lawsuit.
Despite the legal setbacks, Baldoni's production company claims the outcome was not a loss, asserting the case was dismissed on journalistic privilege rather than factual inaccuracies. Meanwhile, Lively is seeking over $8 million in attorney fees from Baldoni for her legal defense.
