The recognized Taylor Swift singer has been summoned as a witness in the complex legal conflict that faces actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldonico -star of the tape Break the circle. The trial is set for March 2026 and promises to become one of the most commented cases of the American show.
The information, released by the TMZ medium, He points out that Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman, included Swift in the witness listalthough his only participation in the film was the assignment of his song My Tears Ricochet For the soundtrack. The singer, close friend of Lively, would not be directly linked to the facts denounced. Since their environment they have described their citation as a Media maneuver, aimed at capturing attention rather than providing relevant evidence to the process.
The origin of the conflict dates back to the end of 2024, When Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior during filming. From that complaint, the tensions climbed quickly. Lively added new accusations against Baldoni and his producer, Wayfarer, for alleged reprisals that would have sought to harm his public image. In response, Baldoni filed a claim for defamation against the actress, her husband Ryan Reynolds and her communications team, demanding compensation for 400 million dollars.
In the midst of the stir, Lively published a column in The New York Times in which he reported his experience and detailed his formal complaint before the Civil Rights Department of California. Baldoni responded publicly, dismissing his sayings and ensuring having documentary evidence that denies the accusations.
Lively’s lawyers confirmed that the actress will testify during the trial. “This case is about what happened when a woman denounced harassment in the set and faced reprisals. Blake will tell her history to justice,” said the LETTERS ESRA HUDSON AND Mike Gottlieb. On the possibility that Reynolds also appears, Gottlieb did not confirm it, although he described the accusations against him as “unfounded.”
Baldoni, meanwhile, has indicated that the Reynolds intervention in production went beyond what was allowed, ensuring that he made changes to the script without authorization and faced him personally at his residence.
More than a year after the trial, the dispute has already transcended the legal scope to settle in the center of the media debate. With cross accusations, celebrities involved and sensitive issues at stake, the case promises to capture headlines until the final verdict is heard.
