Taylor Swift's representatives have condemned a court summons linking her to a high-profile legal feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, asserting her lack of involvement and calling it a tactic to generate media hype.
**Taylor Swift Denounces Involvement in Lively-Baldoni Legal Dispute**
**Taylor Swift Denounces Involvement in Lively-Baldoni Legal Dispute**
Legal team claims subpoena intended for tabloid sensationalism, not truth.
In a whirlwind of drama concerning the film *It Ends With Us*, Taylor Swift's name has surfaced amidst a legal conflict that has seen accusations of sexual harassment and defamation emerge between Blake Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni. Swift's representation has declared that their client is being drawn into the fray for the sake of "tabloid clickbait" rather than truth.
Swift, 35, has been summoned to testify in a US court regarding allegations that she influenced Baldoni to accept modifications made by Lively to the film's script. According to Baldoni, discussions regarding these script changes took place in Lively's New York residence where both Swift and Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, were present, a fact that he claims complicates the narrative given their supportive presence—referred to by Lively in a message to Baldoni about being her "dragons".
The legal battle intensified when Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, 41, in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment and the initiation of a smear campaign against her. In retaliation, Baldoni has pursued a counter-suit, putting forth claims of civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy.
Tensions have been palpable since the film's August release, especially following a contentious scene rewrite. Allegations also surfaced surrounding Swift's role in casting Isabela Ferrer, who portrays a younger version of Lively's character, Lily Bloom. Ferrer noted the unexpected support from Swift during her audition process, which she later discovered.
However, Swift's representatives have firmly stated that her involvement in the project was limited to granting permission for her song, *My Tears Ricochet*, to be featured, clarifying that she had no role in casting or creative decisions. They emphasized that Swift indeed did not visit the movie set, did not contribute to the film's scoring, and had not seen an edit of the film before its release, as she was busy touring at the time.
Refuting the narrative, Swift's spokesperson urged that the legal summons was an attempt to manipulate public opinion and sensationalize the case instead of adhering to factual discourse, further igniting discussions around celebrity involvement in legal matters.
As the legal situation continues to unfold, the public remains eager for updates, though Swift's camp insists that the focus should remain on the substantive issues at hand rather than speculation and sensationalism.
Swift, 35, has been summoned to testify in a US court regarding allegations that she influenced Baldoni to accept modifications made by Lively to the film's script. According to Baldoni, discussions regarding these script changes took place in Lively's New York residence where both Swift and Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, were present, a fact that he claims complicates the narrative given their supportive presence—referred to by Lively in a message to Baldoni about being her "dragons".
The legal battle intensified when Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, 41, in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment and the initiation of a smear campaign against her. In retaliation, Baldoni has pursued a counter-suit, putting forth claims of civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy.
Tensions have been palpable since the film's August release, especially following a contentious scene rewrite. Allegations also surfaced surrounding Swift's role in casting Isabela Ferrer, who portrays a younger version of Lively's character, Lily Bloom. Ferrer noted the unexpected support from Swift during her audition process, which she later discovered.
However, Swift's representatives have firmly stated that her involvement in the project was limited to granting permission for her song, *My Tears Ricochet*, to be featured, clarifying that she had no role in casting or creative decisions. They emphasized that Swift indeed did not visit the movie set, did not contribute to the film's scoring, and had not seen an edit of the film before its release, as she was busy touring at the time.
Refuting the narrative, Swift's spokesperson urged that the legal summons was an attempt to manipulate public opinion and sensationalize the case instead of adhering to factual discourse, further igniting discussions around celebrity involvement in legal matters.
As the legal situation continues to unfold, the public remains eager for updates, though Swift's camp insists that the focus should remain on the substantive issues at hand rather than speculation and sensationalism.
