Kaylah Walton
The situation involving Blake Lively and her co-star from It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni, has escalated unexpectedly, bringing Taylor Swift and her partner, Kansas City ChiefsTravis Kelce, into the mix. Initially a legal dispute, the matter has turned into a high-profile controversy, with Swift now linked to a $400 million lawsuit.
In December 2024, Lively initiated legal action against Baldoni, claiming sexual harassment during their film’s production. Baldoni refuted these allegations and countered with a defamation lawsuit amounting to $400 million, intensifying the conflict.
In Baldoni’s legal documents, he claimed Lively cited Swift to advocate for adjustments in the film’s production process, asserting that Swift was even present at a meeting in Lively’s New York City home. This situation has placed Swift under scrutiny, with reports indicating she may need to testify in court.
Lively’s legal representative, Mike Gottlieb, commented on the rumors in a recent interview with People, stating, “It’s entirely uncertain how any claims or defenses in this case involve any of these celebrities…” He questioned the rationale behind involving Swift, as well as Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and his former co-star, Hugh Jackman.
Lively vs. Baldoni creates friction in Hollywood
He emphasized that the heart of the case revolves around “what Blake Lively experienced when she reported sexual harassment on set.” Gottlieb also critiqued Baldoni’s motivations, stating, “You can’t just casually subpoena people because they are famous, thinking it will capture media attention.”
This situation seems to have affected Swift significantly; she was seen with Lively at Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, supporting Kelce. Source indicated that Swift felt “really hurt” by the drama, but she and Lively have reconciled. Amid this legal strife, Kelce unfollowed Reynolds on Instagram, sparking speculation about tensions between the couples. Earlier reports mentioned Swift seeking support from Kelce during this turbulent time, showing the emotional toll it had on her.
As Lively is set to testify in the upcoming trial, there remains the strong possibility that Swift will be called to the stand. Gottlieb warns that federal courts do not tolerate publicity stunts, yet the ongoing drama continues to intrigue fans. With both personal relationships and professional reputations at stake, this $400 million legal case raises questions about the future for Swift, Kelce, and Lively.
