In a surprising development, Blake Lively is accused of pressuring her close friend Taylor Swift to publicly support her amid a legal dispute, allegedly threatening to release private messages if Swift didn’t comply. These claims come from Justin Baldoni’s legal team, who are involved in a contentious lawsuit with Lively.
According to court documents, Baldoni’s attorneys allege that Lively’s lawyer contacted Swift’s legal representatives, demanding a public statement of support for Lively. They claim that if Swift refused, Lively would release personal text messages between the two friends. Additionally, it’s alleged that Lively asked Swift to delete certain messages related to the case. These assertions are based on information from an anonymous source, which Baldoni’s team describes as highly credible.
Lively’s attorney, Mike Gottlieb, has strongly denied these allegations, calling them “categorically false” and “completely untethered from reality.” He criticized Baldoni’s legal team for relying on anonymous sources and stated that they plan to file motions to hold these attorneys accountable for their conduct.
Taylor Swift’s involvement in this legal battle stems from a subpoena issued to her, which her legal team is actively contesting. Swift’s representatives have emphasized that she had minimal involvement with the film “It Ends With Us,” beyond licensing a song, and argue that the subpoena is an attempt to draw public attention rather than a legitimate legal move.
The lawsuit began when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation during the production of “It Ends With Us.” Baldoni has denied these claims and filed a $400 million countersuit, accusing Lively of defamation and extortion. As the legal proceedings continue, the involvement of high-profile individuals like Taylor Swift has added complexity and public interest to the case.
