Blake Lively and Taylor Swift Messages Approved for Legal Use in Justin Baldoni Case

Judge Allows Lively-Swift Messages Key Messages Into Evidence

A US federal judge has allowed messages between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift to be used in the legal battle between Lively and Justin Baldoni. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing case involving alleged harassment on the It Ends With Us film set.

Context of the Dispute

Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and his studio in December, accusing them of sexual harassment and reputational damage. In response, Baldoni counter-sued her for defamation. However, the court dismissed his counterclaim last week.

Why Lively-Swift Messages Matter

Baldoni’s legal team had tried earlier to obtain Swift’s private messages via subpoena. They dropped the request after her lawyers called it an unjustified “fishing expedition.” Nevertheless, the judge ruled that messages between Swift and Lively about the film’s work environment could help verify Lively’s claims.

Lively Pushes Back, But the Judge Stands Firm

Lively’s legal team opposed the move, arguing the messages were irrelevant. Despite this, Judge Lewis Liman emphasized that Swift had likely discussed relevant matters with Lively. He explained that these conversations could either support or challenge the allegations of harassment and retaliation.

Lively’s Team Criticizes Legal Strategy

In response to the decision, Lively’s spokesperson accused Baldoni of trying to use Taylor Swift’s fame as a distraction. They also stated that Lively had already submitted far more documents than Baldoni. Nevertheless, the judge maintained that publicity concerns do not outweigh the right to access potentially relevant evidence.

How Swift Got Pulled Into the Case

Baldoni had previously claimed that he met Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Taylor Swift at Lively’s home in New York. He said Lively introduced Swift as one of her “dragons” during discussions about rewriting parts of the script.

However, Swift’s team denied any involvement in the film’s creative process. They clarified that she did not review the script or offer notes.

Rumors and Denials About Lively-Swift Messages

Baldoni’s lawyers alleged that Lively’s representatives threatened to leak past text messages unless Swift issued public support. Lively’s lawyers firmly rejected the claim, calling it entirely false.

Trial Set for 2026

This legal battle continues to unfold, and the trial is scheduled for March 2026. While Taylor Swift is not a party in the case, her name will now appear in the official evidence submitted to court.