Drafting. Taylor Swift has been summoned as a witness in the legal process that faces the actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldonifollowing the conflicts arising during the production of the film It ends with us. The trial is scheduled for March 2026, TMZ specialized media reported Friday.
Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, included Swift in the witness list, despite the fact that his only participation in the film was authorizing the use of his song My Tears Ricochet In the soundtrack. However, the close friendship between Swift and Lively could be a key element for defense.
Cross accusations and a millionaire trial
Swift representatives clarified that the singer had no intervention in the filming or film production. They also pointed out that the citation seeks to generate media attention. «This has to do with the facts of the case. It is an attempt to attract clicks on the tabloids using their name as a hook, ”they said.
The legal conflict between Lively and Baldoni It began at the end of 2024, when the actress denounced the actor and director for sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior during filming. Since then, the accusations have climbed. Lively argues that Baldoni, along with his producer Wayfarer, tried to discredit her publicly after the complaint.
In response, Baldoni sue Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and her publicist, accusing them of orchestrating a campaign to destroy her career. The confrontation intensified when Lively published an article in The New York Times detailing his formal complaint before the Civil Rights Department of California. That caused a hard response from Baldoni.
The case will come to trial on March 9, 2026 and includes a demand for Baldoni against Lively for 400 million dollars.
