The REAL — and very calculated — reason Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for exactly $400 million has been revealed. Knewz.com can report the former co-stars are currently in a nasty and bitter legal battle after the Gossip Girl star accused the director of “sexual harassment” as they filmed It Ends With Us.

A legal expert tells Page Six Baldoni’s team likely chose that massive amount to message he “will fight to the death to defend his name and bring Lively and Reynolds down.”

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s high-profile lawsuit set for 2026 has fans divided. Comedian Heather McDonald suggested Ryan Reynolds' jealousy sparked the feud. Lively alleged harassment, while Baldoni countersued for $400 million.