Blake Lively is facing allegations that she pressured her friend Taylor Swift to get involved in her court battle with co-star Justin Baldoni. The lawsuit, which combines claims of sexual misconduct by Baldoni and a complaint against the New York Times for its reporting on the case, has sparked new claims that Lively requested Swift delete text messages between the two women.
According to court documents, Baldoni’s attorneys have filed a notice of intent to subpoena Venable LLP, a law firm representing Swift in past cases. The lawyers claim that Lively asked Swift to delete her text messages and demanded she release a statement of support for Lively amid her legal battle with Baldoni.
Lively’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, denied the allegations, calling them “categorically false” and stating that his client was simply asking for public support. However, Baldoni’s attorneys argue that the subpoena would allow them to obtain communications between Lively and Swift, including a written message from Swift’s representative addressing Lively’s request.
The requested order would require Venable to disclose all case-related communications with Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, who is also a party in the lawsuit. Swift’s spokesperson has criticized the subpoena, stating that it is designed to create tabloid clickbait rather than focusing on the facts of the case.
The situation has raised questions about the extent of Lively’s involvement in Swift’s potential support for her friend. It remains to be seen how the court will handle the subpoena request and what information will be released.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/05/14/blake-lively-taylor-swift-justin-baldoni-lawsuit/83630196007