United Kingdom, June 1 -- Blake Lively is returning to court in the latest chapter of her long-running legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

The 38-year-old Gossip Girl and A Simple Favor actress is due back before a federal judge in Manhattan on Monday (01.06.26), despite the wider dispute between her and filmmaker Justin, 42, having already been settled.

Blake is seeking legal fees, costs, punitive damages and additional compensation from Justin, her co-star and director on It Ends With Us.

The latest dispute stems from a series of lawsuits filed following the release of the film in August 2024.

Blake's case attracted intense attention in Hollywood and beyond, with the actress' A-list husband Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times also na...