Taylor Swift issues subpoena, receives blunt reaction from Blake Lively
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Blake Lively plows ahead with her professional commitments amidst the legal spat with Justin Baldoni.
Taylor Swift, Lively's close pal, has been roped in, but her response to the summon was eyebrow-raising, to say the least.
Amidst the recent developments in the lawsuit, Ryan Reynolds' wife remained unfazed promotional activities for her hair care brand.
Poking fun at her promotional content, the Gossip Girl vet posted a video on Instagram Stories testing Lively's $19 Glam Mousse from her line. The clip was later shared by Swift on her own feed, according to Daily Mail.
Swift captioned the reel with a simple, "I'm smitten with this video."
To set the record straight, the Eras Tour maestro was served a legal notice on Friday by Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, owing to her role as a potential witness.
Apparently, Swift's intervention was met with a searing reaction from the Cruel Summer sensation. Swift's representatives stated she had no involvement in the on-set drama surrounding the movie It Ends With Us.
Only one connection Swift shares with the film based on Coleen Hoover's novel is her song My Tears Ricochet from her 2020 album Folklore.
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As of now, the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni is heating up, with multiple lawsuits and counterclaims filed by both parties. The trial is set to take place in March 2026, giving both sides ample time to present their evidence. Taylor Swift's involvement in the case is mostly peripheral, stemming from her close friendship with Lively and mentions in communications between the parties.
Sources:
[1] Robertson, L. (2025, February 10). Blake Lively Issues Amended Complaint Against Justin Baldoni; Legal Feud Heating Up. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-legal-feud-amended-complaint-1317561/
[2] Alexander, S. (2025, January 29). Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively for Defamation; Accuses Her of Extortion, Defamation, and Invasion of Privacy. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/justin-baldoni-sues-blake-lively-for-defamation-extortion-invasion-of-privacy-1235092086/
[3] Modarno, J. (2025, February 22). Blake Lively Sues Justin Baldoni for Defamation, Invasion of Privacy, and Sexual Harassment; Trial Scheduled for March 2026. Variety. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-lawsuit-defamation-sexual-harassment-1235101246/
- Anna Kendrick might take notice of the feud between Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' co-star, Justin Baldoni, as it unfolds in the world of entertainment and pop-culture.
- Blake Lively's close friends, including Anna Kendrick and Taylor Swift, have been following the legal proceedings between Lively and Baldoni, due to their personal connection.
- It's interesting to note that in the world of celebrities, personal matters often find their way into the realm of PTI (public territory), as seen in the current feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
- As a witness in Baldoni's legal case, Taylor Swift was subpoenaed, adding another layer to the ongoing feud between her friend Blake Lively and the actor.
- Despite the escalating legal spat, Blake Lively's friend Taylor Swift, known for her swift responses, chose to maintain a neutral stance, focusing on her own career, such as her music and endorsements like her hair care brand.
- In a light-hearted moment amidst the legal drama, Ryan Reynolds' wife, Blake Lively, posted a video testing Taylor Swift's endorsed hair product, creating a buzz in the world of celebrity feuds and pop-culture.
- Amidst the heated feud, the friendship between Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, and Ryan Reynolds continues to be a subject of interest and speculation in the arenas of entertainment and pop-culture.
