The 35-year-old pop star has found herself at the center of a legal controversy, as her representatives responded to news of her subpoena in a court case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, asserting that her name is being exploited for sensationalism.
Swift's involvement comes from allegations that she influenced Baldoni to accept script revisions made by Lively in the drama adapted from a Colleen Hoover novel. Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, 41, in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment and defamation. Baldoni retaliated with a counterclaim, alleging civil extortion and violation of privacy.
According to Baldoni, during a script discussion at Lively’s New York home, both Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s husband, and Swift were present. He noted that Lively compared herself to "Khaleesi” from Game of Thrones, implying her support team of “dragons” helped secure her creative changes.
Baldoni conveyed his approval of Lively's edits, expressing appreciation for her talent and partnership. The dispute arose over changes made to a specific scene during the film's rewrite phase.
It has also surfaced that Swift reportedly had a hand in casting Isabela Ferrer, who portrays a younger version of Lively’s character. Ferrer commented on Swift's involvement at the film's premiere, acknowledging her assistance in the audition process.
Despite these claims, Swift's representatives stressed that her only contribution to the film was permitting her song “My Tears Ricochet” for the soundtrack, emphasizing she did not participate in any production decisions. They pointed out that Swift neither visited the sets of the film nor viewed it until weeks after its premiere, owing to her concert commitments.
Her team decried the subpoena as a tactic to generate public interest through tabloid sensationalism rather than addressing the core issues at stake in the legal conflict. The unfolding drama continues to capture media attention as the lawsuits progress.
Swift's involvement comes from allegations that she influenced Baldoni to accept script revisions made by Lively in the drama adapted from a Colleen Hoover novel. Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, 41, in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment and defamation. Baldoni retaliated with a counterclaim, alleging civil extortion and violation of privacy.
According to Baldoni, during a script discussion at Lively’s New York home, both Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s husband, and Swift were present. He noted that Lively compared herself to "Khaleesi” from Game of Thrones, implying her support team of “dragons” helped secure her creative changes.
Baldoni conveyed his approval of Lively's edits, expressing appreciation for her talent and partnership. The dispute arose over changes made to a specific scene during the film's rewrite phase.
It has also surfaced that Swift reportedly had a hand in casting Isabela Ferrer, who portrays a younger version of Lively’s character. Ferrer commented on Swift's involvement at the film's premiere, acknowledging her assistance in the audition process.
Despite these claims, Swift's representatives stressed that her only contribution to the film was permitting her song “My Tears Ricochet” for the soundtrack, emphasizing she did not participate in any production decisions. They pointed out that Swift neither visited the sets of the film nor viewed it until weeks after its premiere, owing to her concert commitments.
Her team decried the subpoena as a tactic to generate public interest through tabloid sensationalism rather than addressing the core issues at stake in the legal conflict. The unfolding drama continues to capture media attention as the lawsuits progress.
