The court fight between It Ends With Us co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has taken a new turn, and once again, the name of Taylor Swift has also entered the chat. Following Justin Baldoni withdrawing a subpoena aimed at Taylor Swift, Blake Lively’s team now has accused him of attempting to utilise the singer’s fame to sway public opinion right from the start. The drama started when Justin Baldoni, who also directed It Ends With Us, subpoenaed Swift and her lawyers earlier this year.
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It’s being reported that his intention was said to be collecting information related to Blake Lively’s harassment and defamation lawsuit filed back in December 2024 against Baldoni and his production outfit, Wayfarer Studios. While Justin Baldoni’s team hasn’t publicly explained the reason behind withdrawing the subpoena, sources suggest they were able to get the details they needed from other sources. Swift’s camp, staying true to their usual tight-lipped approach, responded with a simple no comment.”
However, Lively’s spokesperson was far less reserved. They criticised Justin Baldoni’s actions, calling the subpoenas invasive and unnecessary. According to them, the attempt to drag Swift into the lawsuit was never about evidence, it was a PR stunt. They believe Baldoni’s side was trying to manipulate public attention by associating the case with Swift, who is a close friend of Blake Lively and even the godmother to one of her children.
Legal tensions continue to mount. Just last week, the presiding judge struck out portions of Justin Baldoni’s legal filings, calling them irrelevant and not suited for court. Despite the withdrawn subpoena, Taylor Swift’s friendship with Lively has kept her name attached to the case, at least in public conversations.
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The trial will commence on March 9, 2026, with both sides readying for a long court battle. Taylor Swift might be legally out of it, but her celebrity presence is an integral element in this developing saga.