Taylor Swift Responds to Subpoena in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Legal Feud

In a surprising development, Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed to testify in the ongoing legal battle between her close friend Blake Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni. The dispute centers around the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, It Ends With Us, with Lively accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and unprofessional behavior on set. In response, Baldoni has countersued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and civil extortion, seeking $400 million in damages.(news, The Express Tribune, EW.com)

The Subpoena and Swift’s Involvement

Swift’s name surfaced in the legal proceedings after Baldoni’s team released text messages in which Lively allegedly referred to Swift and Reynolds as her “dragons,” suggesting they would support her in creative decisions. This led Baldoni to claim that Lively used her connections to pressure him into accepting script changes. However, Swift’s representatives have firmly denied any involvement in the film’s production, stating that she permitted one of her songs to be used in the soundtrack but had no role in casting or creative decisions. They criticized the subpoena as a tactic to gain media attention and trivialize the serious nature of the legal case.(The Express Tribune, The Cut)

Swift’s Personal Reaction

Sources close to Swift have revealed that she feels “very upset” and “exploited” by being drawn into the legal dispute. Despite her longstanding friendship with Lively, Swift reportedly wishes to remain uninvolved in the matter. An insider noted that Swift has “no involvement in the case” and prefers to stay out of the drama, emphasizing that the situation is a legal matter for the courts to handle. (news, The Times of India)

The Legal Proceedings

The trial is scheduled to begin on March 9, 2026, with pre-trial proceedings set to commence on February 3, 2026. Both Lively and Baldoni have publicly addressed the situation, with Lively accusing Baldoni of creating a hostile work environment and Baldoni denying all allegations, calling them baseless and retaliatory. The involvement of high-profile figures like Swift and Reynolds has added a layer of complexity to the case, drawing significant media attention.(The Week, EW.com, The Express Tribune)

For more detailed coverage on this developing story, you can refer to the following articles:

Taylor Swift Wants No Part in the It Ends With Us Lawsuits
Taylor Swift ‘feels used’ by Blake Lively for dragging her into Justin Baldoni drama
Justin Baldoni ends social media hiatus to post about family amid Blake Lively legal battle

As the trial date approaches, the involvement of celebrities like Swift and Reynolds continues to captivate public interest, raising questions about the intersection of personal relationships and professional disputes in the entertainment industry.