The ongoing legal dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken a notable turn with new reporting that places Taylor Swift directly into the courtroom narrative. Swift is expected to be called as a witness by Baldoni’s legal team if the case proceeds to trial, which is currently scheduled for May. While Swift may have avoided earlier depositions connected to the lawsuit, sources with direct knowledge of the matter indicated that her testimony is now considered unavoidable due to her documented involvement in events tied to the dispute.
TMZ cited individuals familiar with the case who explained that Baldoni’s team intends to call Swift as a hostile witness. In legal terms, this means Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, would be permitted to ask leading questions, reflecting the position that Swift had aligned herself with Lively during the conflict. The development adds another high-profile dimension to a case that has already attracted significant public attention due to the prominence of those involved.
Taylor Swift’s Documented Role in the Lively–Baldoni Dispute
Court documents previously obtained indicated that Swift was actively engaged during key moments of tension between Lively and Baldoni. These filings suggested that Swift communicated directly with Lively about the film project at the center of the disagreement and offered strategic input related to the production. The same records challenged earlier public characterizations from Swift’s team that framed her presence during a meeting in New York City as unexpected or incidental.
According to the reported documents, text messages showed Swift offering support to Lively after reviewing materials connected to the project. Lively stated during her deposition that she had sent Swift the script while traveling to her apartment, explaining that Baldoni was still present at the location and that she wanted Swift’s perspective. Swift’s response, as reflected in the filings, conveyed a willingness to support Lively in whatever way she could.
