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Blake Lively Must Produce Taylor Swift Messages in Harassment Lawsuit

A judge ruled the chats could clarify on-set conditions, ordering their release to Justin Baldoni’s team ahead of the planned spring 2026 trial.

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Overview

  • Judge Lewis Liman granted Justin Baldoni access to messages between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift that relate to the production of It Ends With Us
  • Lively had sought to block the disclosures, arguing Baldoni planned to use Swift’s involvement as part of a public relations strategy
  • The dispute originated in December 2024 when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during filming of the movie
  • Baldoni’s defamation countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds was dismissed earlier this year
  • The legal battle remains on track for trial in spring 2026 to resolve Lively’s harassment claim against Baldoni and his production company