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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, co-stars in the movie It Ends with Us, have been at the center of a serious legal battle. Lively reportedly sued Baldoni over sexual harassment claims, but things escalated when Baldoni countersued her and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of defamation.
The drama got even more tangled when Taylor Swift’s name came up in the lawsuit. Baldoni claimed that Blake Lively involved Taylor Swift to pressure him into approving changes to the movie’s script. This revelation has apparently strained the once-close friendship between Swift and Lively.
Sources told US Weekly that while Taylor and Blake have still talked, their communication is now limited and strained. Their friendship isn’t what it used to be, which surprises many since Swift has been very close to Lively and Reynolds, even serving as godmother to their kids.
The lawsuit alleges that Baldoni felt ambushed during a meeting at Reynolds’ NYC penthouse where Taylor was present. There are also texts mentioned where Lively referred to Swift as one of her “dragons,” which adds another layer to the story.
Insiders revealed that Taylor Swift is uncomfortable being dragged into this legal mess. She reportedly didn’t want the spotlight right now and is focusing on protecting herself emotionally and legally. She’s trying to set boundaries while navigating the fallout from the lawsuit, which is a complicated and high-pressure situation.
The insiders emphasized that Taylor values loyalty, and any change in such a close friendship is painful. It’s less about distrusting Blake and more about feeling uncertain given everything happening around them.