BREAKING NEWS: Legal Fallout Deepens Between Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds

 May 21, 2025

🔥 Justin Baldoni Claims Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Pressured Taylor Swift for Song Rights

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing legal battle surrounding the film It Ends With Us, director and actor Justin Baldoni has accused Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds of pressuring Taylor Swift into granting rights for her song “My Tears Ricochet” to be used in the film.

According to Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit filed in January 2025, Lively allegedly leveraged her friendship with Swift to influence Baldoni’s decisions during the film’s production. The lawsuit claims that Lively and Reynolds used their influence to manipulate Baldoni into accepting changes to the film’s script and creative direction. Baldoni alleges that Lively even invited him to their New York City penthouse, where Reynolds and Swift were present, to pressure him into agreeing to these changes .(Wikipedia, Hindustan Times)

⚖️ Legal Repercussions and Denials

In response to these allegations, Lively’s legal team has sought sanctions against Baldoni, labeling his claims as improper and unreasonable. They have demanded that all pertinent documents from the ongoing investigation be turned over, suggesting a deeper probe into the matter .

Additionally, a judge recently struck a letter and affidavit submitted by Baldoni’s legal team, which alleged that Lively’s lawyers pressured Swift to publicly support Lively during her legal dispute with Baldoni. The judge deemed these documents “improper” and “irrelevant” to the case .(People.com)

Taylor Swift has denied any involvement in the film’s production, stating that she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions and did not see the film until weeks after its public release .(@mathrubhumi)

💔 Fallout Among Friends

The legal disputes have reportedly caused significant strain in the friendships between the involved parties. Sources indicate that Swift feels used and manipulated, leading to a rift between her and Lively. Swift has reportedly severed all ties with Lively, discarding gifts from their friendship, and Kelce has unfollowed Reynolds on social media .(The Sun)

📅 What’s Next?

The legal battle is set to continue, with a trial scheduled for March 2026. Both Baldoni and Lively are preparing for what could be a lengthy and public dispute. The outcome of this case may have significant implications for the entertainment industry, particularly regarding the influence of personal relationships on professional decisions.

The Times of India
People.com
People.com