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Taylor Swift suddenly sees himself in the middle of a legal procedure for actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni. The latter had the singer invited as a witness. Now Swift’s lawyer team counters.
Justin Baldoni wants Taylor Swift as a witness – she defends herself
As the “BBC” reports, according to Baldoni’s portrayal in 2023, Swift is said to have been present at a meeting in LIVELYS Haus in New York. There, together with LIVELY and her husband Ryan Reynolds, she was involved in a discussion about changes in the script of the film “It Ends With Us”. Swift would have put him under pressure to accept Lively’s changes.
Swift’s law firm “Venable”, however, describes the summons as “abuse of the evidence procedure”. According to the “Billboard”, a document states that Swift “has nothing to do with the film or the claims or defenses made in the process”. The summons only serve to “distract from the facts and to impose unnecessary burdens and costs on an uninvolved party”.
Management Swift: It’s all about your name
Swift Management also emphasized the “German Press Agency”: “Taylor Swift was never on the set of this film, she was not involved in any occupation or creative decisions.” Her only connection is to licens your song “My Tears Ricochet”. Your summons would serve to “use the name Taylor Swift to attract public interest by fueling tabloids instead of concentrating on the facts of the case”.
Judicial There and From since December 2024
The background: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni worked together on the book adaptation “It Ends with Us“that came to cinemas in 2024. Blake Lively played the female leading role, Baldoni the male – he also directed. After a much criticized press tour – especially with regard to LIVELY – rumors have already circulated that the two had no good relationship with each other.
In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a lawsuit for sexual harassment against Justin Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath. The lawsuit states that the behavior on the set has created an enemy work environment and massively damaged Lively’s reputation.
Baldoni rejected all allegations and reacted with a counterclaim. Now Baldoni’s side is trying to bring Taylor Swift into play as a witness – the singer has long been friends with Lively for a long time. If Swift’s lawyers are granted, Baldoni’s lawsuit could stagger. According to “Los Angeles Times”, he may also have to bear Lively’s legal fees.