The ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken a surprising turn, with Taylor Swift’s name unexpectedly dragged into the mix. An attempt to subpoena the pop superstar as a witness has been met with swift and strong rebuke from Swift’s representatives, who dismiss the move as a blatant attempt to generate tabloid headlines.
TMZ first reported that Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, issued the subpoena in connection with the lawsuits surrounding the 2024 film “It Ends With Us.” Freedman has yet to comment publicly on the matter, and representatives for Lively have also remained silent. Swift’s team, however, wasted no time in rejecting the notion that she possesses any relevant information to the case.
In a statement released Friday, Swift’s spokesperson emphasized the singer’s complete lack of involvement in the film’s production. They pointed out that Swift never visited the set, had no role in casting or creative decisions, didn’t score the film, and didn’t even see the movie until weeks after its release. Her global tour during 2023 and 2024 further underscores her detachment from the project. The only connection, the spokesperson clarified, was Swift’s licensing of a song for the film, a common practice shared by 19 other artists.
The spokesperson concluded that the subpoena was a calculated attempt to leverage Swift’s immense fame for publicity, prioritizing tabloid clickbait over the actual facts of the case. This statement directly challenges the legal strategy employed by Baldoni’s team, suggesting a deliberate attempt to generate media attention rather than contribute meaningfully to the proceedings.
The underlying lawsuit between Baldoni and Lively stems from Lively’s accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation against Baldoni during the filming of “It Ends With Us.” Baldoni has vehemently denied these allegations, counter-suing Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, her publicist, and the publicist’s firm for defamation. He is seeking a staggering $400 million in damages.
This complex legal battle, already marked by high-profile accusations and counter-accusations, has now unexpectedly drawn in a global superstar. The subpoena targeting Swift, and the subsequent response from her team, adds another layer of complexity and intrigue to this already sensational case. The trial is scheduled to begin in March 2026 in New York, and it remains to be seen what further twists and turns this high-stakes legal drama will unfold.
