Taylor Swift Freed from Subpoena in Lively-Baldoni Legal Clash Over It Ends With Us

In a dramatic twist in the ongoing legal saga between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, pop icon Taylor Swift has been released from a subpoena that would have dragged her into their courtroom showdown. The dispute, tied to the 2024 film It Ends With Us, saw Baldoni’s legal team initially attempt to pull Swift into the fray, only to backtrack and withdraw the documents, sparing her a court appearance.

Lively’s camp didn’t mince words, applauding the decision while slamming the subpoenas as harassment. They accused Baldoni’s team of exploiting Swift’s global fame to distract from serious allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation leveled against him. Swift’s connection to the film was minimal—her song My Tears Ricochet was licensed for the trailer and a single scene, hardly warranting her involvement in this legal mess.

The feud has escalated into a high-stakes battle, with Lively filing a federal lawsuit against Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath for harassment and emotional distress, while Baldoni countersued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for a whopping $400 million, alleging extortion and defamation. At the heart of the dispute is Lively’s alleged push to rewrite a key scene, which Baldoni claims was backed by the intimidating influence of Swift and Reynolds—described in court documents as Lively’s “dragons.”

This Hollywood clash, set for trial in March 2026, highlights the raw power dynamics behind the scenes. It’s a reminder that even in Tinseltown, where egos and influence collide, the truth often lies in the messy margins.