In the ongoing legal dispute between actor-director Justin Baldoni and actress Blake Lively over their 2024 film It Ends With Us, Baldoni’s legal team has alleged that Lively pressured her close friend, singer Taylor Swift, into publicly supporting her claims.

📄 Allegations Involving Taylor Swift

Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, claims that Lively’s legal team attempted to coerce Swift into endorsing Lively’s position by threatening to release private text messages between the two. Freedman asserts that these demands were made through Swift’s attorney and that Swift’s camp viewed the request as extortionate. Additionally, the lawsuit includes claims that Lively referred to Reynolds and Swift as her “dragons” who would “fight” for her, implying a coordinated effort to influence Baldoni. (The Times)

🛑 Taylor Swift’s Response

Swift’s representatives have firmly denied any involvement in the film’s production. A spokesperson stated that Swift had no role in casting, creative decisions, or any aspect of the film’s development. Her only connection to the project was licensing her song “My Tears Ricochet” for its soundtrack, a decision that was made independently and did not involve direct participation in the film’s creation. Swift’s team has criticized the subpoena as an attempt to exploit her name for publicity, labeling it as a strategy to generate media attention rather than focusing on the substantive issues of the case.

⚖️ Legal Developments

In response to the allegations involving Swift, Blake Lively’s legal team filed a motion on May 19, 2025, seeking sanctions against Baldoni’s team for what they described as “baseless claims” and attempts to harass Lively. The motion requests reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and a formal reprimand, accusing Baldoni’s lawyer of making provocative statements, including the unfounded claims about Swift.

🔄 Impact on Relationships

The inclusion of Taylor Swift’s name in the lawsuit has reportedly caused tension between her and Blake Lively. Sources suggest that Swift is distancing herself from Lively due to the negative publicity and the strain the legal battle has placed on their friendship. Insiders indicate that Swift is concerned about being caught in the crossfire and is considering the future of their relationship.

🗓️ What’s Next?

The trial is scheduled to begin in March 2026 in New York. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how the involvement of Taylor Swift will influence the case and the relationships between the parties involved.

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The Times of India
The Times of India