Taylor Swift subpoenaed as witness in legal case bteween Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni
Share this @internewscast.com

Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in the case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

Swift, a longtime friend of Lively, has been linked to the legal dispute between Lively and her “It Ends with Us” director and co-star. This connection emerged when text messages were disclosed, revealing the name “Taylor” as part of Baldoni’s $400 million defamation countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, filed in January.

In one of the texts included in Baldoni’s lawsuit, there’s an exchange between Baldoni and Lively regarding the film’s script: “I really love what you did. It really does help a lot. Makes it so much more fun and interesting. (And I would have felt that way without Ryan and Taylor),” wrote Baldoni with a wink emoji. “You really are a talent across the board. Really excited and grateful to do this together.”

On Friday, a spokesperson for Swift informed CNN, “Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see ‘It Ends With Us’ until weeks after its release, and she was traveling worldwide during 2023 and 2024.”

“The connection Taylor had to this film was permitting the use of one song, ‘My Tears Ricochet.’ Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case,” the spokesperson added.

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively sing the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 58 on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs won 25-22.

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively sing the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 58 on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs won 25-22.

(AP Photo/David Becker)

Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation in a complaint first filed with the California Civil Rights Department in December, preceding a lawsuit that followed about a week later. She also claimed that Baldoni, along with his PR representatives, orchestrated a “social manipulation campaign” to hurt her reputation in the media while they were promoting “It Ends with Us,” their 2024 film at the center of the dispute.

In an amended complaint filed in February, Lively alleged other women also raised claims about Baldoni’s behavior on set.

Baldoni has denied the allegations.

Along with Lively, Reynolds is named as a defendant in the $400 million defamation lawsuit Baldoni filed in January.

Baldoni has accused Reynolds of assisting Lively in “hijacking” his film and taking down his career. He claimed that Reynolds, who had no formal role on “It Ends With Us,” re-wrote a scene and made “unauthorized changes to the script in secret.” Baldoni also accused Reynolds of reprimanding him at the couple’s home in New York and alleged Reynolds made fun of him in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” mirroring the character Nicepool after Baldoni in an effort to mock him.

An attorney for Reynolds filed a request for him to be dropped as a defendant from Baldoni’s suit, claiming that his argument against Reynolds has no legal bounds and amounts to “hurt feelings.”

CNN has reached out to representatives for both Lively and Baldoni for comment.

The trial in the case is set for March 2026.

CNN’s Alli Rosenbloom contributed to this story.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
ByHeart powdered infant formula recalled after 2 Illinois babies have botulism symptoms, Illinois Department of Public Health says

ByHeart Infant Formula Recall Initiated Following Botulism Concerns in Two Illinois Infants, Reports State Health Department

In a concerning development, the Illinois Department of Public Health has issued…
Voters’ anger over high electricity bills and data centers loom over 2026 midterms

Rising Electricity Costs and Data Center Concerns Set to Influence 2026 Midterm Elections

Voter frustration over rising living costs is steering the conversation towards next…
Mike Lupica: Giants need to turn positive Jaxson Dart start into wins

Mike Lupica: Giants Must Leverage Jaxson Dart’s Strong Start for Victory

Six years ago, the New York Giants were seen as a team…
Exclusive -- Whip Tom Emmer: Trump 'Trying to Find Ways' for SNAP to Be Allocated

Exclusive: Whip Tom Emmer Reveals Trump’s Strategy for SNAP Allocation

The Trump administration is actively seeking solutions to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
4 dead, 11 injured after police chase ends in crash in Ybor City, TPD says

Tragic Ybor City Crash: Police Chase Ends with 4 Dead, 11 Injured in Devastating Accident

The Tampa Police Department has reported the arrest of 22-year-old Silas Sampson,…
Washington's struggling economy takes another economic hit from the government shutdown

Government Shutdown Deals Another Blow to Washington’s Faltering Economy: What It Means for You

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the holiday season approaches, the Capital Area Food…
Farmers’ Almanac to end publication after more than 200 years

Farewell to Tradition: Farmers’ Almanac Concludes Over 200 Years of Timeless Agricultural Wisdom

In a poignant announcement, the editors of the Farmers’ Almanac have revealed…
Chicago shooting: 2 men shot, killed during jewelry store armed robbery on West 26th Street in Little Village, police say

Tragic Armed Robbery in Little Village: Two Lives Lost in West 26th Street Jewelry Store Shooting

CHICAGO (WLS) — A tragic armed robbery on Saturday evening resulted in…
Pilot of small plane killed in crash at Keystone Heights Airport in Starke, police say

Tragedy Strikes at Keystone Heights: Pilot Loses Life in Small Plane Crash at Starke Airport

A representative from Bradford County Fire Rescue informed First Coast News that…
Bronx man who knifed neighbor over parking pleads guilty, sentenced to 16 years

Bronx Resident Admits Guilt in Neighbor Stabbing Over Parking Dispute, Receives 16-Year Sentence

A Bronx man, aged 46, has been sentenced to 16 years in…
FDA opens investigation into ByHeart baby formula after 13 infants sickened with botulism

FDA Launches Urgent Probe Into ByHeart Baby Formula Following Botulism Outbreak Affecting 13 Infants

Thirteen infants have been admitted to hospitals in various states including Arizona,…
Car used by missing California girl's mom on road trip had license plates swapped to 'avoid detection'

Mother of Missing Melodee Buzzard Arrested on Unrelated Charge, Investigation Continues

In a recent development from California, the mother of a missing 9-year-old…