Actress Blake Lively has been awarded legal fees following a ruling by a US federal judge in her dispute with Justin Baldoni. The decision stems from Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit against Lively, which was previously dismissed. While the judge denied Lively additional damages, Baldoni is now required to contribute to her legal costs incurred while defending against the suit. The legal battle originated from a public disagreement regarding Lively’s initial post about the Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham football club. Baldoni had claimed Lively’s post led to harassment, allegations she strongly refuted. This ruling represents a partial win for Lively, resolving the financial aspect of defending against the dismissed claim. The extent of the legal fees to be reimbursed has not been disclosed.