Overview

• Swift was subpoenaed earlier this month to testify in Lively’s December 2024 lawsuit against Baldoni but saw the request dropped after her legal team produced key documents.
• Lively’s suit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and defamation remains active with pretrial discovery underway and a March 2026 trial date.
• It was reported that Lively’s attorney threatened to release private text messages if Swift did not provide a supportive statement, though sourcing on that claim is limited.
• Neither Swift nor Lively have publicly commented on their friendship, prompting conflicting reports about whether the longtime friends are estranged or working to repair their bond.
• Experts attribute the intense public fascination with the celebrities’ dispute to schadenfreude and social media dynamics that amplify rumors and speculation.