Blake Lively's massive payday and rider demands for It Ends With Us revealed amid legal battle

An unfinalized version of Blake Lively’s agreement for It Ends With Us showed the starlet was set to earn more than $1.7 million for her part, along with substantial bonus payments, as Us Weekly exclusively discloses.This past Thursday, October 9, Justin Baldoni, age 41, and his legal representatives made public court records from their ongoing dispute with Lively, 38, regarding the 2024 movie.The filmmaker presented an early copy of the actress’s deal for It Ends With Us, the very production where Lively alleged her co-star and director Baldoni had sexually harassed her during filming. Baldoni vehemently refutes these accusations.According to the terms, principal photography commenced on May 10, 2023, and lasted for a period of seven weeks. A significant portion of the movie was filmed in New Jersey.This particular version of the agreement, dated May 5, 2023, lacked Lively’s signature. The erstwhile Gossip Girl actress was slated to receive $1.75 million in “guaranteed remuneration” for her portrayal of Lily Bloom in the cinematic rendition of Colleen Hoover’s book.Nonetheless, Lively and her representatives negotiated a clause entitling her to 10% of the movie’s total earnings. Additionally, she was poised to earn millions contingent on the film’s theatrical success and any potential award nominations.These incentives comprised Lively receiving $250,000 once the total box office revenue achieved three times the movie’s “production budget.” She stood to gain an additional $250,000 upon reaching a subsequent benchmark, followed by another $250,000 for further financial gains, and a final $250,000 if the movie’s earnings quintupled its direct expenses.Blake Lively's Family Insights: Her Four Siblings, Children, and BeyondLively was stipulated to receive $100,000 for an Academy Award nomination and $200,000 for a victory. Should she secure the win, her total payment would be $200,000.A Golden Globe nomination would grant Lively an additional $75,000, escalating to $100,000 for a win. Furthermore, the agreement included $50,000 for a SAG Award nomination and $75,000 if she claimed the prize. Lively ultimately did not receive any nominations.The agreement further granted Lively the right to approve her assigned driver for transportation to and from the set. The production company was obligated to furnish her with sole access to a private, expanding, star-level trailer (equipped with standard comforts) for her use on location in New Jersey. Lively was also allocated $1,000 weekly for exercise and food expenses.For any filming days scheduled in Las Vegas, the terms specified that Lively would be provided with a private aircraft accommodating herself, her four offspring, her assistant, a pair of nannies, and her personal security detail. She additionally requested $1,500 for assistant compensation.Justin Baldoni Claims Blake Lively Failed to Read 'It Ends With Us' NovelFurthermore, the agreement contained clauses mandating all involved parties to resolve disputes through arbitration rather than initiating public lawsuits.As Us earlier disclosed, Lively initiated legal action against Baldoni concerning her time on the film set. She asserted that following her complaints, he enlisted a crisis public relations agency to disparage her publicly as an act of reprisal.Justin Baldoni Accuses Blake Lively of Encouraging Cast to 'Avoid' HimBaldoni refuted allegations of damaging Lively's image. He contended that her accusations were responsible for tarnishing his good name.Both sides are slated to confront each other in a court proceeding slated to commence on March 9, 2026.