Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Legal War Escalates Over ‘Victim’ Claims and Hollywood Power
Justin Baldoni Claims Blake Lively Is Using 'Taylor Swift Tour' Playbook' With 'Victim' Mindset
Justin Baldoni accuses Blake Lively of using the 'Taylor Swift tour' playbook' with her mindset in new court documents obtained by Us Weekly
2025-12-04T23:20:44+00:00
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A bitter legal battle is unfolding between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over allegations of sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us. The dispute has drawn in high-profile figures, including Taylor Swift tour, as both sides prepare for a trial set for March 2026. Court documents reveal threats, counterclaims, and industry tensions behind the scenes.
The conflict began in December 2024 when Lively sued Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment that caused her 'severe emotional distress'. She allegedly threatened to leak damaging information about him if he did not comply with her demands during production. Baldoni’s legal team dismissed the claims as 'completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious'.
Baldoni responded in January by filing his own lawsuit against Lively, though a judge dismissed it in June. His lawyers argued that she adopted a 'victim' mindset, comparing her tactics to the 'Taylor Swift tour' playbook'. He also expressed concerns about her influence in Hollywood, citing her powerful connections.
Taylor Swift tour was briefly entangled in the case after Baldoni’s attorneys subpoenaed her in May. Her spokesperson clarified that she had minimal involvement—only licensing a song for the film—and knew nothing about the set disputes. Judge Lewis J. Liman later blocked Baldoni’s attempt to depose her, citing scheduling issues.
The trial, scheduled for March 2026, will see both Lively and Baldoni testify. While specific names of Lively’s friends linked to the case remain undisclosed, industry figures like Emily Blunt, Hugh Jackman, and Gigi Hadid have been mentioned as potential witnesses or involved parties.
The lawsuit has exposed deep divisions between the two actors, with legal arguments now centring on credibility and industry power dynamics. Both sides are preparing for a public trial, where testimonies from Hollywood insiders could further shape the outcome. The case continues to draw attention as more details emerge ahead of the court date.
