The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, stemming from their collaboration on "It Ends With Us," has taken an unexpected turn with Taylor Swift's involvement. Lively sued Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign. Baldoni vehemently denied the allegations and countersued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for civil extortion and defamation.
Swift's name first surfaced in court documents when Baldoni claimed Lively brought her up during text exchanges about script changes. He alleged Lively referred to Swift as one of her "dragons," comparing herself to Khaleesi from Game of Thrones. Baldoni also claimed that Lively personally called Swift to approve the use of her song, "My Tears Ricochet," in the movie trailer.
Swift's representative issued a statement denying any involvement in the film's production or creative decisions. They emphasized that Swift only permitted the use of her song and had not even seen the film until weeks after its release. Swift's legal team is now fighting to dismiss a subpoena related to the case, arguing it's a tactic to generate tabloid clickbait.
Adding another layer to the drama, Baldoni's lawyer claimed Lively's team made "extortionate threats" to Swift's law firm, demanding a statement of support. Lively denied these allegations, and the judge ultimately struck the lawyer's letter from the record. The legal saga continues to unfold, drawing in one of the world's biggest pop stars.