Taylor Swift was summoned in Blake Lively’s lawsuit
According to
Variety
on May 9, director Justin Baldoni’s legal team asked singer Taylor Swift to appear in court as a witness in the lawsuit investigating the conflict between Blake Lively and Baldoni during the production of
It Ends With Us
. The trial is scheduled to take place in March 2026.
The summons relates to a lawsuit filed by Baldoni in January, in which he provided text messages with Blake Lively, who referred to Taylor Swift as her “superstar friend” and “one of her dragons” along with her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, in several exchanges to pressure Baldoni into changing the script to her liking.
Blake Lively (left) is one of Taylor Swift’s close friends, often hanging out together before the lawsuit happened. Photo:
GC Images
In a statement to the news agency the same day, Taylor Swift’s spokesperson denied any involvement of the singer in the film, except that she allowed the crew to use the song
My Tears Ricochet
(2020)
in the trailer and a scene.
“Taylor Swift never set foot on the set, had no involvement in the casting process or creative decisions, did not write the soundtrack, never saw the edits or gave any notes to the film. She did not even see
It Ends With Us
until a few weeks after the project was released because she was busy traveling around the world for the biggest tour in history in 2023 and 2024,” the source said.
A representative for Taylor Swift also criticized the subpoena, saying it was a ploy to draw media attention to the case. “Given her involvement in this matter is licensing music, which 19 artists also do, the subpoena is designed to exploit Taylor Swift’s name to gain publicity by generating sensational headlines rather than focusing on the facts,” the spokesperson added.
Justin Baldoni’s representative has not yet responded to the above information.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit began in December 2024 when the star filed a complaint with the California Department of Civil Rights accusing her co-star of sexual harassment, unprofessional behavior, and a smear campaign after the release
of It Ends With Us
. She said the harassment affected her mental health, caused psychological trauma, and affected her family.
On December 31, 2024, Justin Baldoni filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against
the New York Times for his articleWe Can Bury Anymore: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine
. He accused the agency of working with Lively’s team to cherry-pick information that was favorable to her. But
the New York Times
insisted that the information was reported “thoroughly and responsibly.”
On January 16, he continued to file a lawsuit in federal court in New York, suing Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for appropriating his project and ruining his career with false accusations. He asked the couple to pay $400 million in compensation after Blake Lively
him of sexual harassment and plotting to destroy her reputation. This was also the time he provided the court with text messages related to Taylor Swift, but did not name her in the lawsuit.
According to Baldoni’s court documents, Lively “summoned” him to his New York penthouse to discuss the script with Ryan Reynolds and his “superstar friend.” After the meeting, Baldoni said he would find the change more interesting “without Ryan and Taylor’s involvement.” Baldoni’s response attracted attention because many news sites believed that this was his way of implying that
was involved in this case. On January 17, Baldoni’s team confirmed that the person was Swift.
Actor and director Justin Baldoni. Photo:
GC Images
According to
Page Six
, the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni has strained the friendship between the actor and Taylor Swift. The source said the singer felt “
used ” by her friend. Blake Lively is said to have sent a sincere apology to Swift, which the“MyTears Ricochet”
singer accepted.
On the other hand, although Taylor Swift’s side insists that the artist had no involvement in the film, actress Isabela Ferrer – who plays the role of a young Blake Lively – told
Extra
that Swift had a hand in her casting. In an interview at the film’s promotional event in August 2024, Ferrer said that she learned that the singer “played a useful role in the casting process” after she was cast.
is adapted from Colleen Hoover’s debut novel, and tells the story of Lily (played by Blake Lively), a woman who moves to a new city and meets and falls in love with Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni). But over time, Ryle becomes violent, reminding Lily of her parents’ toxic relationship. At the same time, the heroine’s first love returns, changing her world. The film was released on August 9 and has grossed over $350 million worldwide.
, 38, rose to fame with her roles in
Gossip Girl
,
Green Lantern
,
Savages
, and
The Age of Adaline
. In addition to acting, Lively has impressed with
which has been praised by the fashion industry. She has been voted the best dressed woman of the year many times by prestigious magazines, and is often on the weekly list of best dressed stars. The actress married
in 2012 and has four children. They are one of the most beautiful couples in Hollywood. In April, she was selected by
Time
magazine as one of the Top 100 most influential people in the world.
Justin Baldoni, 41, is a Hollywood actor, director and producer. Some of his notable films include
Five Feet Apart
(2019),
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
series (2005-2008). He married Swedish actress Emily Foxler, who is also his age, in 2013.
Phuong Thao
(according to
Variety, Page Six
)
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