Taylor Swift Swept up in Lively and Baldoni's Legal Muddle
Lawsuit Involving Taylor Swift Unfairly Alleges Legal Dispute
Who would've thought Taylor Swift would be tangled in the beef between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni? Not our gal, apparently.
US A-lister Taylor Swift is rebelling against a summons in the legal squabble between Lively and Baldoni, according to BBC. The drama revolves around claims that Swift bullied Baldoni to make script changes for Lively's buddy during the filming of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." Initial links between Swift and the case surfaced in January via text exchanges between the two actors, as reported by US media.
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Swift's reps have clapped back, insisting "Taylor Swift never graced the set of this film, she had no role in casting or creative matters, didn't help with soundtrack or watch a cut before release." They label the subpoena a stunt to fuel public interest and clickbait instead of focusing on the core issues. It's murky if, and in what capacity, Swift might take the stand.
Lively, star of "Gossip Girl," slapped Baldoni with a lawsuit in December, accusing him of sexual misconduct during the "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" shoot and claiming he and producer Jamey Heath were attempting to sully her reputation. Baldoni, director and star of "Jane the Virgin," responded with a countersuit against Lively and hubby Ryan Reynolds for defamation in January, seeking $400 million.
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The Nuts and Bolts
- Legal Battle: The fracas started in December when Lively sued Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment during the filming of "It Ends With Us." Baldoni rejected these claims and counter-sued Lively and Reynolds for defamation in January, seeking a whopping $400 million[2].
- Swift's Role: Taylor Swift was summoned as a witness in this legal standoff. Her role was restricted to permitting use of her song "My Tears Ricochet" for the flick[1][2]. Her team stated that she had no on-set presence, was not part of the creative team, and didn't watch the film until weeks post-release[1][2].
- Subpoena: Swift's team Goodman Genow Schenkman & Brecheen described the summons as a publicity ploy rather than examining the facts[1][2].
- Legal Advancements: In February, Lively re-filed her lawsuit against Baldoni, and in March, Reynolds submitted a motion to dismiss Baldoni's complaint against him.[1] Lively then served Baldoni with her motion to dismiss his countersuit against her[1].
- Comments: Reps for Lively and Baldoni have been contacted for comment but no further statements have been made public[2].
- I'm not going to be able to do this, insists Taylor Swift's team, as she was merely summoned as a witness in the legal standoff between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, not a central figure in their allegations or countersuits.
- The swift response from Swift's representatives, Goodman Genow Schenkman & Brecheen, labeled the subpoena a publicity stunt, alleging that it was intended to fuel public interest rather than focusing on the core issues.
- In the swirling allegations and countersuits surrounding the entertainment world, Justin Baldoni and Taylor Swift, known for their roles in "Jane the Virgin" and the soundtrack of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" respectively, have found themselves in an unexpected legal muddle.
- As the entertainment industry grapples with allegations of sexual misconduct and defamation, celebrities like Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are met with swift and far-reaching consequences, navigating the complexities of the justice system in the public eye.
