Blake Lively Says ‘Mean Girl’ Image Caused by Justin Baldoni Feud Cost Her $40 Million-as Rumors Continue to Swirl About U.K. Move
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Key Points:
- Actress Blake Lively claims she lost over $40 million due to reputational damage from her legal feud with former costar Justin Baldoni, with her lawsuit focusing on breach of contract and retaliation claims after most harassment allegations were dismissed.
- Lively is seeking around $160 million in damages, citing significant lost income and business losses linked to a targeted online smear campaign that generated 176 million negative impressions.
- Both Lively and Baldoni are expected to testify in the trial beginning May 18 in New York City, which could last up to two weeks.
- Amid the ongoing legal drama, Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds are reportedly considering relocating to the UK to escape the fallout and potentially revive her career, as industry interest in her has declined.
- The couple currently resides in an upscale estate in Pound Ridge, New York, and owns a luxury condo in Tribeca, Manhattan, balancing privacy with access to city life and events.
