Justin Baldoni’s legal team has revealed that Blake Lively exceeded a wardrobe budget by $430,000. On February 1, the Hollywood actor’s team launched a website, thelawsuitinfo.com, to present evidence, including videos, emails, and WhatsApp chats, to advocate for him against Lively’s harassment allegations. The director claims that while $185,000 was allocated for the wardrobe budget, Lively managed to spend a staggering $615,000.
One email dated April 25, 2023, from line production stated, “To date [wardrobe] already spent $615k, and they need their cashet cards all replenished because they’ve only shopped for Justin and Blake.” This message suggests Lively exerted control over the budget, noting that “they had to reshop everything for Blake after creative changes, but it’s a lot of money.” The email also expressed concern, detailing, “I trust them of course, but want to keep you all posted, as this is way more than I’ve ever seen wardrobe go over budget with the initial spend.”
Furthermore, the email criticized Lively for disregarding the director’s vision for her character, dismissing the extensive efforts the wardrobe team had put into selecting and crafting her attire. It also noted that Lively sent hundreds of images to the film’s costume designer late into the night, indicating her strong influence over her character’s styling.
The trial involving the co-stars is set for March 2026, and this incident raises questions about budget management and the creative process in film productions. With the spotlight on Blake Lively’s wardrobe choices, many are anxious to see how this controversy will unfold and its implications for future projects.
