Blake Lively's $1.3M Salary and Legal Drama Unfold Over 'It Ends With Us'
SCANDAL ROCKS HOLLYWOOD: Blake Lively's Salary Revealed, Amid Ongoing Feud with Co-Star Justin Baldoni
The drama continues to unfold in the world of Hollywood, as the salacious details surrounding the production of "It Ends With Us" come to light. The romance drama, which starred Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, has been marred by controversy from its inception. Now, it appears that tensions between the co-stars have reached a boiling point.
According to documents obtained by thescholarlynote.com, Blake Lively's salary for her role as Lily Bloom in the film was a whopping £1.3 million. However, this staggering figure pales in comparison to the alleged bonuses she stood to gain if the film received critical acclaim. It is claimed that she would have pocketed an additional £149,000 if she won an Oscar and a further £74,000 for a nomination.
But what's even more intriguing is the fact that Blake's company was also set to receive a bonus of £186,000 if the film grossed over three times its budget at the box office. And, as it turns out, this lucrative deal was not just a pipe dream. The film, which premiered in August last year, went on to rake in an impressive £261 million worldwide against a modest budget of £18 million.
However, the success of the film has been overshadowed by the intense feud between Blake and Justin. The two have been embroiled in an ongoing legal battle, with Blake accusing Justin of sexually harassing her on set. In a shocking turn of events, Justin's former agent, Danny Greenberg, recently testified that Blake's behavior on set was "extortionate" and claimed that she had tried to gain control of the film.
But what exactly does "extortion" mean in this context? According to Danny, it refers to the cumulative pressure exerted by both Blake and her team, as well as Sony Studios. However, he clarified that he did not intend to imply any form of literal extortion.
This latest development comes just days after details emerged about an alleged unsigned contract between Blake's company and Wayfarer Studios. The document, dated May 5, 2023, reveals that Blake was set to receive a staggering $1.75 million in "fixed" compensation for her role in the film.
But what's even more astonishing is the fact that Blake's husband, Ryan Reynolds, chose not to mention his wife during a recent speaking engagement. This silence has been seen by many as a clear indication of the couple's deteriorating relationship.
As the drama continues to unfold, it appears that no one is emerging unscathed. Justin and Wayfarer Studios have fired back at Blake with a defamation suit, claiming that she had made false accusations against them. The lawsuit also names Blake's publicist, Leslie Sloane, and her husband Ryan Reynolds as defendants.
Justin has also taken on another high-profile target - The New York Times. He filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against the publication after they published an exposé on his alleged behavior towards Blake. However, in a stunning turn of events, the lawsuit was ultimately dismissed in June 2025.
The drama continues to escalate, with both sides refusing to back down. As one insider close to the situation quipped, "This is a battle for control, and no one wants to give up their power."
Thescholarlynote.com reached out to Blake's representatives for comment but has yet to receive a response. Justin's team also declined to comment.
In a statement released by Blake's representative, they dismissed Justin's claims as "a recycled distraction" that has nothing to do with the actual sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit they are facing. However, it remains to be seen how this drama will unfold in the coming weeks.
One thing is certain - the world of Hollywood will be watching with bated breath as this saga continues to play out. Will Blake emerge victorious, or will Justin's claims prove to be the nail in her coffin? Only time will tell.
