Blake Lively is pressing forward in her legal battle against Justin Baldoni after securing a partial courtroom victory that could have major financial implications.

The actress initially wanted to be compensated for her legal costs and other damages, claiming the current controversy has hurt her personally and professionally; however, she had to settle for just the attorney fees.

The new court filing suggests that the legal battle between Blake Lively and her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni is by no means over.

Blake Lively Wants $8 Million From Justin Baldoni After Win/Lose Battle

Following her courtroom victory, Blake Lively has formally asked a federal judge to award her $8,035,040.88 in attorneys’ fees and litigation costs tied to Justin Baldoni’s dismissed lawsuit.

The court papers allege that the actress is claiming a total of $7,495,526.87 in legal fees and $539,514.01 in litigation expenses. Lively’s attorneys said there were thousands of documents, a lot of media, and months of litigation involved in the case. They also stated she has been paying her legal bills throughout this controversy.

The filing comes after the court ruled that she is entitled to seek reimbursement under California law. However, Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios have until July 13 to challenge the requested amount before the judge decides whether to award the full sum, reduce it, or deny portions of the request.

PEOPLE reported that Lively’s attorneys described the request as compensation for the work required to secure what they called a complete legal victory.

The Actress Settled For A Partial Court Victory

The actress may not have gotten everything she hoped for, but she did walk away with a big legal victory. The court dismissed her claims for punitive and treble damages, but it did say that Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer would have to pay her attorney expenses.

As The Blast reported, the disagreement over legal expenses remained the only major issue after the broader lawsuit had already been settled.

Lively’s legal team argued that the director’s claims amounted to retaliatory litigation, while Baldoni’s attorneys insisted she was attempting to revisit issues they believed had already been resolved.

Although the exact amount had not yet been determined, the ruling ensured Lively could recover her legal costs, leaving both parties with a mixed outcome after months of courtroom battles.

Blake Lively Has Reportedly Turned Attention To Hollywood Comeback

Much of the legal turmoil is in the past for the Gossip Girl actress, and she seems to be returning to public life. Lively has been seen in numerous glamorous settings recently, appearing at the Met Gala, Gucci’s High Jewelry fashion show, and a Fendi function, and has generated a lot of chatter about her return to Hollywood’s social scene.

Insiders say the showings are all part of an intentional campaign to try to shift focus away from the controversy surrounding It Ends With Us. According to one, the aim of the goal was to get people talking about how incredible she looks, rather than rehashing months of legal news.

In addition to her public comeback, Lively is reportedly working on mending her friendship with Taylor Swift as well. But sources say she is hopeful that the friendship with a long history will be able to make a comeback.

Justin Baldoni Reportedly Eyes Advocacy After Legal Battle

While Lively appears focused on moving forward, the “Jane the Virgin” alum is reportedly considering a very different next chapter. According to his attorney, Bryan Freedman, the filmmaker may use his experience to advocate for people who believe they have been falsely accused.

Freedman said Baldoni wants to provide them with a voice and get them back to work to some degree. As he pursues that path, it has become clear that the legal battle has permanently changed the director’s perspective on justice and accountability, whether it’s back to Hollywood or advocacy.

As previously reported by The Blast, Baldoni’s legal team acknowledged the emotional toll the past year and a half has taken on him, adding that the experience could influence whatever direction he chooses next professionally.

Blake Lively Faces Reputation Rebuild After High-Profile Legal Battle

The end of the courtroom fight does not necessarily mean the public fallout is over. While the actress secured a legal victory regarding attorney fees, experts believe repairing Lively’s public image may prove to be a much longer process.

According to The Blast, public relations experts argued that the legal dispute altered how some audiences view the actress. One expert suggested her previously relatable and approachable image suffered during the controversy.

At the same time, another noted that the strongest path forward may be allowing her future work to speak louder than the headlines. The actress is said to be focused on moving forward and rebuilding her career despite the criticism after the lengthy dispute.

As a legal battle has largely ended and a new one looms on the horizon, can Blake Lively completely redeem herself in the eyes of the public and Hollywood?