In the latest update of the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, a judge has decided that Baldoni can access some text messages between Lively and Taylor Swift. However, he will only have access to the messages about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s movie, It Ends With Us. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, 18 June, by Judge Lewis Liman, who accepted that although some of the requests made in the case might be for legal reasons, they also seem intended to influence public opinion.
What Did The Court Say In Regards To Blake Lively And Taylor Swift’s Text Messages
Although previous attempts had been made to keep these messages secret, the judge declared that reviewing any conversations relating to the movie and the current case might be relevant to the case, particularly since Lively had reported that Taylor Swift was aware of concerns over the work environment.
Earlier, Swift had evaded testifying successfully after Justin Baldoni’s legal team withdrew their subpoena, allegedly because the information required was provided voluntarily by the singer. Blake Lively had requested a protective order later, though, claiming that the subsequent requests for her texts with Swift were irrelevant to the case.
The ruling does not give full access to Swift’s messages to Baldoni’s team but permits them to review texts that are related to the complaints about the movie’s production.
What Did Blake Lively’s Reps Say
Following the ruling, a representative for Lively pointed out that the judge had denied the Wayfarer parties’ broader motion to compel documents from the actress, highlighting that Lively had already provided more documentation than Baldoni’s team to the court. The spokesperson also criticised Baldoni’s continued attempts to involve Swift, noting that his team had previously withdrawn their subpoena and had falsely claimed to have received information from the singer. Lively’s team blamed Baldoni for repeatedly attempting to use Taylor Swift’s name to distract people from his charges of s*xual harassment against him and his production house.
The Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni Legal Battle
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s feud began in December 2024 when Lively accused her It Ends With Us co-star and director of misbehaviour on production, including attempting to discredit her in public and fostering a toxic work atmosphere. Taylor Swift has not yet made any statement regarding the situation.