Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been dragged into the controversy surrounding Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. Lively accuses Baldoni of creating a hostile work environment during the production of her film “It Ends With Us.” The lawsuit also alleges that Baldoni’s crisis management team manipulated public opinion and planted narratives to discredit Lively.
A document allegedly from Baldoni’s crisis management team acknowledges the overlap between Lively’s fanbase and Swift’s, with one email suggesting they would take it “extremely seriously” due to the similarities in their fanbases. This move has been seen as a strategic attempt to discredit Lively by drawing parallels between her and Swift.
Swift has been friends with Lively for years, but their connection was leveraged by Baldoni’s team to undermine Lively’s claims. If used effectively, using Swift’s massive fanbase could muddy the waters in any legal proceedings.
However, Swift seems unfazed by the controversy, celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ win with her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his mother Donna Kelce at the game on Saturday. A video of Swift embracing both moms in a warm group hug has been posted online, showing that she is ready to tackle life’s challenges head-on.
Justin Baldoni has denied all accusations, calling Lively’s claims “completely false” and accusing her of trying to repair her reputation through the lawsuit. Baldoni’s team has also painted Lively as a disruptive force during filming, making multiple demands and threats that allegedly led to the film’s struggles.
The controversy highlights how celebrity culture and sports are increasingly connected, with Swift’s NFL spotlight adding more drama to the situation. For Swift, being associated with this strategy could be a PR headache waiting to happen.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/travis-kelces-beau-taylor-swift-finds-mention-in-blake-livelys-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-against-justin-baldoni/articleshow/116594925.cms