Press Article: Attempt to Subpoena Taylor Swift in Blake Lively’s Lawsuit Draws Criticism
In a surprising twist in the ongoing legal battle involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, a spokesperson for Taylor Swift has condemned an attempt to subpoena the pop star as a witness. The statement, released on Friday, describes the subpoena as a ploy to exploit Swift’s name to generate media buzz rather than focusing on the actual issues at hand.
According to TMZ, this legal maneuver stems from Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman, who filed a subpoena amid the lawsuits surrounding the upcoming film “It Ends With Us.” Swift’s representatives have firmly refuted any claims that she possesses relevant information regarding the case, emphasizing she was never involved in the film’s production, casting decisions, or creative processes. Swift only licensed a song for the film, a common practice shared by 19 other artists.
The background of the case dates back to last year when Lively filed a civil rights complaint against Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment during filming and retaliation for raising concerns about his behavior. Baldoni has countered these claims, labeling them as "completely false" and accusing Lively of launching a smear campaign.
Additionally, Baldoni has pursued libel charges against The New York Times for reporting on Lively’s allegations, which the publication stands by. He is also seeking $400 million in a lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others, claiming defamation and breach of contract.
As the drama unfolds, a trial is scheduled for March 2026 in New York. Swift, a long-time friend of Lively’s, was inadvertently drawn into the lawsuit’s spotlight after Baldoni’s extensive filing mentioned her in a text exchange, though she remains unaccused in the actual claims.
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