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Lively vs. Swift Feud Erupts After Subpoena In Baldoni Case

KEY POINT SUMMARY
• Taylor Swift subpoenaed in Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
• Reports claim Lively’s lawyers threatened to leak texts if Swift stayed silent
• Swift’s team calls subpoena “baseless” and refuses involvement
• Legal docs accuse Lively of asking Swift to delete years of messages
• Their once-close friendship now reportedly on pause amid legal storm


Taylor Swift Subpoena Sparks Rift With Blake Lively

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s friendship has hit a dramatic pause. The former besties are reportedly taking “space” following Swift’s involvement in the escalating legal war between Lively and Justin Baldoni.

On May 8, Baldoni’s legal team subpoenaed Swift as a witness in Lively’s ongoing sexual harassment case. The suit stems from Lively’s accusations of misconduct during the filming of It Ends With Us, where Baldoni starred and served as director.

An insider told People that Swift is keeping her distance. “Their friendship has halted,” the source claimed. “Taylor wants no part in this drama.”

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Baldoni’s attorneys allege that Lively’s legal team made behind-the-scenes threats aimed at forcing Swift to issue public support.

Specifically, the filing claims Lively’s lawyer, Michael Gottlieb, warned that if Swift stayed silent, ten years of private text messages between the two celebrities might be leaked.

It didn’t stop there. Baldoni’s team also claims that Lively allegedly asked Swift to delete their message history, sparking suspicions of witness tampering.

One document alleged that Swift’s legal team at Venable received these threats directly and responded in writing, calling them “extortionate.” The Wayfarer parties, which include Baldoni’s studio, say the subpoena is now about retrieving those communications as evidence of coercion.

Swift’s Team Slams The Subpoena As “Ridiculous”

Swift’s representatives didn’t hold back. In a blistering statement to Page Six, they laid out the pop star’s total lack of involvement in the film.

“Taylor Swift never set foot on the set,” the statement read. “She had zero creative role, didn’t view the film until it was released publicly, and was touring globally during its production.”

Her team insists the subpoena is nothing more than a publicity stunt.

Lively’s Camp Fires Back, Calls Baldoni A “Bully”

Lively’s team also responded swiftly. A rep for the actress accused Baldoni of “turning a sexual harassment case into tabloid fodder.” The rep claimed the Jane the Virgin actor is using intimidation tactics in a desperate effort to divert attention from the real issue—Lively’s harassment claims.

“The defendants continue to publicly intimidate, bully, shame, and attack women’s rights and reputations,” the statement said.

Though a judge ruled that some of Baldoni’s team’s claims are inadmissible, the broader legal war continues.

Swift and Lively’s decade-long friendship—once filled with joint vacations, holiday parties, and mutual admiration—is now under intense scrutiny. One insider maintains they are “not no longer friends,” but confirms they are “taking some space.”

Their public break comes amid one of Hollywood’s messiest lawsuits. The combination of legal accusations, media pressure, and the looming March 2026 trial leaves no room for casual friendships, especially when threats of text leaks and legal subpoenas are flying.

Whether Swift and Lively can repair their bond remains to be seen. But for now, the Lively Swift feud is very real—and playing out far from the red carpet.

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