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Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman could be involved in the legal conflict between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman
Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman are about to be part of the next trial between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni (credits: Sony Pictures. Reuters/Danny Moloshok. Reuters/Caitlin Ochs)

The legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Keep climbing, and now it could formally involve two important personalities of the entertainment industry.

In accordance with sources close to the case cited by the Daily Mail, Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman “They will definitely be summoned this week” as part of the judicial process.

The conflict began in December, when the 37 -year -old actress filed a lawsuit against Baldoni – his co -star in It ends with us-, accusing him of sexual harassment And to promote a “hostile work environment

Blake Lively demanded Justin
Blake Lively demanded Justin Baldoni in 2024 for sexual harassment. (Reuters)

However, the 41 -year -old actor responded with a contrademanda for 400 million dollars against the artist and her husband, Ryan Reynoldsfor alleged defamation. All parties have denied accusations.

The implication of Taylor Swift In the dispute it arose from some text messages presented by the defense of Justin Baldoniin which Blake Lively He referred to the singer already Reynolds as her “dragons”, in a clear metaphor for support and power.

Baldoni also accused her of having been used by Lively to press it to rewrite parts of the script of It ends with us.

According to the lawsuit, Blake would have conditioned the approval of the film’s trailer to work more time in the edition with his own team.

Justin Baldoni accused Blake
Justin Baldoni accused Blake Lively to use Taylor Swift to press it. (Credits: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn

Besides, it is alleged that threatened not to contact Swift To authorize the use of your topic “My Tears Ricochet”, Finally included in the film trailer.

Hugh Jackmanmeanwhile, you could have key information on your friend and colleague’s participation Ryan Reynolds In the dispute, since both worked together in Deadpool and Wolverinefilm that began to shoot in May 2023, in parallel with the production of It ends with us.

The film includes the character Nicepoolthat some have interpreted as a Parody of Justin, both for their appearance and for their speech.

Despite not being formally appointed in any of the demands, Jackman attended the premiere in New York of the film and, according to Fuentes, participated in cross promotion actions with Reynolds and Swift.

Everything indicates that your testimony could contribute relevant context to the case.

Hugh Jackman could be called
Hugh Jackman could be called to declare for his relationship with Ryan Reynolds after filming Deadpool & Wolverine (Marvel Studios)

While the legal battle prepares to reach trial on March 29, 2026, the relationship between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift It seems to have cooled.

The friends, formerly inseparable, have not been seen together since October, when they shared a double appointment with Reynolds and Swift’s boyfriend, the NFL player Travis Kelce. The singer is even godmother of the three daughters of Lively.

If they are called to declare, both Swift and Jackman must do so under oath as part of the discovery process prior to the trial, a key phase where testimonies are collected that could be decisive.

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have not been seen together since October 2024.

Blake Lively on Thursday, March 20, a motion presented to dismiss the defamation demand of $ 400 million filed by Justin Baldoni against him, arguing that legal action is a retaliation for his complaint of sexual harassment.

In the legal document, the lawyers of the star of Gossip Girl They invoked a California law that protects victims from sexual harassment.

This legislation, signed by the governor Gavin Newsom In 2023, it arose in response to a wave of demand for defamation against women who spoke during the #Metoo Movement.

Blake Lively tried to dismiss the
Blake Lively tried to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s demand. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)

As if that were not enough, on Tuesday, March 18, Ryan Reynolds He presented his own motion to dismiss the case, qualifying the accusations of Justin as a case of “injured feelings” and defending their right to Call the actor and director a “sexual predator”.


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