LOS ANGELES — In the unfolding legal drama involving actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, pop singer Taylor Swift might find herself at the center of a deposition. Swift, a longtime friend of Lively, has been repeatedly mentioned in the couple’s ongoing lawsuits.
Bryan Freedman, an attorney representing Justin Baldoni, discussed the potential deposition of Swift in a podcast appearance. “I don’t know if we’re going to depose Taylor Swift or not. That’s going to be probably a game-time decision,” Freedman said. He emphasized that anyone with relevant information to the case could potentially be deposed.
The legal disputes between Lively and Baldoni have been escalating. In Baldoni’s January lawsuit, Swift was mentioned concerning allegations that she, along with Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, pressured Baldoni during a movie production meeting. Swift’s influence allegedly came into play over disagreements about scene rewriting in the film “It Ends With Us,” where Swift’s song “My Tears Ricochet” features in the soundtrack. Swift is also the godmother to the couple’s daughters, adding another layer of closeness to the case.
Baldoni claims that during the production of “It Ends With Us,” Lively insisted on rewriting a crucial scene, which Baldoni initially resisted as it diverged significantly from the original script. The lawsuit suggests that Lively cited Swift as being displeased with Baldoni’s reluctance, adding pressure to accept the changes during a meeting at Lively and Reynolds’ New York penthouse.
Moreover, Lively’s legal team brought Swift into the narrative in a different context. Lively’s filing with the California Civil Rights Department alleges that a PR document linked to Baldoni planned to tarnish her reputation. Swift was mentioned as a central figure within Lively’s influential circle, using her prominence potentially to sway public opinion.
Text messages submitted as evidence by Lively highlighted discussions about leveraging Swift’s considerable fanbase, known as ‘Swifties,’ to influence the public perception of the dispute.
In one particularly intriguing message alleged in the lawsuit, Lively referred to Swift and Reynolds as her “dragons,” likening herself to “Game of Thrones” character Khaleesi, who is known for her powerful protectors. This metaphor was employed to illustrate the strength and influence she wields through her high-profile connections.
The legal battle is scheduled for trial on March 9, 2026, where more details will likely emerge about the roles key figures played behind the scenes of “It Ends With Us.”
As this legal entanglement continues to unfold with its complex web of celebrity interactions and legal allegations, public interest remains piqued as to how these relationships will play out in court.
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