In the tangled legal affair involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, another famous name unexpectedly emerges in the paperwork: Taylor Swift. The pop star, fresh off her triumphant “Eras” world tour, was served with a subpoena, which her spokesperson has unequivocally described as “a ploy designed to exploit her celebrity and attract media attention.”
However, Swift plays only a marginal role: in one of the 179 pages of the legal proceedings, she is mentioned in an alleged text message as “a mega famous friend” of Lively’s. Baldoni’s legal team has confirmed that this refers to the singer, who is mentioned only tangentially.
In a message attached to the documents, Lively allegedly used an analogy inspired by the fantasy television series Game of Thrones, comparing herself to Khaleesi, one of the main characters, and referring to Swift and other friends as her “dragons” ready to protect her. A vivid image, but, as emphasized by the musician’s representative, it in no way justifies her being called to court.
According to the U.S. website TMZ, Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, had indeed issued a subpoena to the singer as part of the ongoing legal battle related to the 2024 film It Ends With Us. Neither Freedman nor Lively’s representatives have made any public statements on the matter, keeping the increasingly complex situation under wraps.
The artist’s team has firmly clarified that the performer of “Karma” had no active role in the making of the film. She was never present on set, did not participate in casting decisions or creative choices. She also did not compose the soundtrack, nor did she view preliminary cuts or provide any type of feedback on the project.
As her spokesperson pointed out, the songwriter only saw the film weeks after its release in theaters, as she was fully immersed in her tour, considered the most monumental in recent history. Swift had only licensed one of her songs for the soundtrack, as did 19 other artists.
The legal action, which began in 2023, sees Blake Lively accusing Baldoni, her co-star and the film’s director, of sexual harassment and retaliation on set. The lawsuit also includes the production company Wayfarer Studios and other parties, who are accused of orchestrating a campaign to silence critical voices and cover up the reported incidents.
Baldoni has strongly denied the charges, calling them completely false and defamatory. He argues that this is a maneuver orchestrated by his colleague to damage his reputation. In response, the director filed a countersuit for 400 million dollars, requesting a jury trial scheduled for March 2026 in New York. At the same time, he has also filed a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of publishing an article that maliciously reported the actress’s allegations.
