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Taylor Swift and Marvel drawn into Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal dispute

Taylor Swift and Marvel drawn into Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal dispute
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are caught up in a legal drama that started while they were working together on the film It Ends With Us — and now Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images)
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are caught up in a legal drama that started while they were working together on the film It Ends With Us — and now Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images)
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are involved in a complex legal dispute originating from their collaboration on the film It Ends With Us. The controversy began in December 2024 when Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint against Baldoni, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during the movie’s production. In retaliation, Baldoni launched a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist Leslie Sloan, alleging extortion and attempts to tarnish his reputation.
Taylor Swift, a close friend of Lively and the godmother to her children, has been subpoenaed as a witness in the ongoing case. Swift’s connection to the film is limited to licensing her song "My Tears Ricochet" for its soundtrack. Her legal team has contested the subpoena, stating that she was not involved in the film’s production and that the request aims to attract media attention. Additionally, claims have surfaced that Lively’s legal team pressured Swift to publicly support her by threatening to release private text messages, which Lively’s attorney has strongly denied.

Taylor Swift and actress Blake Lively hug prior to Super Bowl LVIII.
Lively and Swift have been friends for more than a decade. Now, Swift is being dragged into the Lively and Baldoni legal battle. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Marvel Studios has become unintentionally involved through its association with Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer Studios. Baldoni’s lawsuit includes claims against Wayfarer Studios, accusing Lively and Reynolds of attempting to control the creative direction of the film, causing friction among the parties. Marvel Studios has not issued any public statements regarding the dispute.

Isabela Ferrer, Lively, and Alex Neustaedter pose at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere.
Lively is joined at the premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds, by Isabela Ferrer and Alex Neustaedter, who appeared in It Ends With Us. (Taylor Hill/WireImage)
The legal proceedings are ongoing, with a trial set for March 2026. The involvement of high-profile figures such as Taylor Swift and the indirect association with Marvel Studios have intensified public interest. Fans and industry professionals closely watch the case, as it could influence future collaborations and how personal relationships are managed within the entertainment world.

Character biographies and context
  • Blake Lively: Born in 1987, Blake Lively is an American actress known for roles in Gossip Girl, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and A Simple Favor. She is married to actor Ryan Reynolds, and they have three children.
  • Justin Baldoni: Born in 1984, Justin Baldoni is an American actor, director, and producer, best known for his role in Jane the Virgin and directing It Ends With Us.
  • Taylor Swift: Born in 1989, Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter famous for her storytelling and musical versatility. She has won multiple Grammy Awards.
  • Marvel Studios: An American film production company famous for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including franchises like The Avengers and Iron Man.

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