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