The dispute, which began last December with the demand of Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni Baldoni Of course sexual harassment and a defamation campaign, quickly climbed. Baldoni responded with a 400 million dollars against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynoldsby defamation, civil extortion and other positions. Both parties deny the accusations of the other, and the date of the trial is set for March 2026.
But the unexpected turn came with the news that Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman They would be called to declare. An anonymous source, talking to the Daily Mailhe said that the citation to these celebrities is imminent, possibly this week. “It’s almost certain that they will notify them this week,” The source declared.
The connection between Swift and the case lies in his close friendship with Lively and Reynolds, even being a godmother of his three daughters. In fact, Baldoni mentioned Swift in his demand, referring to an alleged text conversation where Lively called their “dragons”, protecting it in the style of Khaleesi in game of Thrones. He also claimed that Swift was present at a meeting at the Penthouse of Lively in New York, where Lively tried to intimidate him.
On the other hand, Jackman’s involvement arises from his friendship with Lively and Reynolds, and his participation in the film Deadpool & Wolverine of 2024. Baldoni’s legal team argues that the character “Nicepool” in the film is a mockery towards him, pointing to similarities in the hairstyle and a specific detail of a scene with the character of Lively.
While neither Swift nor Jackman have publicly spoken on the case, the possibility of their testimony adds an even more unpredictable chapter to this complex legal battle. The closeness between those involved and the public nature of the conflict leave an intrigue that will continue to generate interest among the followers of the entertainment world.
Meanwhile, attention focuses on the development of citations and how this new turn will affect the legal strategies of each party involved. The outcome of this case promises to be a memorable event in the annals of Hollywood’s legal conflicts.
