#### Swift's representation asserts her name has been misused in a legal conflict between Lively and Baldoni, emphasizing her lack of involvement in the film's creative process.
### Taylor Swift Responds to Legal Summons Tied to Baldoni-Lively Dispute
### Taylor Swift Responds to Legal Summons Tied to Baldoni-Lively Dispute
#### Swift's team claims her involvement is merely a ploy for media attention amidst a heated legal battle.
Taylor Swift's representatives have issued a strong statement regarding her summoning to a U.S. court related to the ongoing legal dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The pop icon is accused of persuading Baldoni to accept script changes proposed by Lively for their film "It Ends With Us," which is currently embroiled in a severe sexual harassment case.
According to Swift's team, the summons is nothing more than an attempt to generate sensational headlines and tabloid gossip. They emphasized that Swift, 35, had no role in any casting decisions, creative input, or script edits for the film, stating, “She never saw an edit or made any notes on the film,” clarifying that the only connection to the project was permitting the use of her song "My Tears Ricochet."
The conflict dates back to Lively's December 2024 lawsuit against Baldoni, wherein she accused him of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign against her. In response, Baldoni, 41, has countersued for civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy, fueling an increasingly messy legal battle.
Lively, 37, claims that when Baldoni came to her New York home in early 2023 to discuss changes to the script, both Ryan Reynolds—Lively's husband—and Swift were present as part of a supportive group. Baldoni recounted this experience in a text exchange with Lively where he expressed appreciation for her enhancements to the script.
Even as tensions rise between Lively and Baldoni, there's another layer of complexity involving Isabela Ferrer, who portrayed the younger version of Lively’s character. Ferrer remarked at a film premiere that Swift played a significant role in the audition process, allegedly enhancing her chances of landing the role. Still, Swift’s representatives reiterated that the singer was not involved in any part of the film's production, asserting that she did not even see "It Ends With Us" until weeks post-release due to her touring schedule.
Ultimately, Swift’s team views the involvement of her name in these legal proceedings as a tactic intended to divert public attention from the substantial issues at hand. This ongoing litigation between Lively and Baldoni, now complicated by Swift's name being thrust into the spotlight, continues to unravel as each party seeks to protect their reputation amid these claims.
According to Swift's team, the summons is nothing more than an attempt to generate sensational headlines and tabloid gossip. They emphasized that Swift, 35, had no role in any casting decisions, creative input, or script edits for the film, stating, “She never saw an edit or made any notes on the film,” clarifying that the only connection to the project was permitting the use of her song "My Tears Ricochet."
The conflict dates back to Lively's December 2024 lawsuit against Baldoni, wherein she accused him of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign against her. In response, Baldoni, 41, has countersued for civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy, fueling an increasingly messy legal battle.
Lively, 37, claims that when Baldoni came to her New York home in early 2023 to discuss changes to the script, both Ryan Reynolds—Lively's husband—and Swift were present as part of a supportive group. Baldoni recounted this experience in a text exchange with Lively where he expressed appreciation for her enhancements to the script.
Even as tensions rise between Lively and Baldoni, there's another layer of complexity involving Isabela Ferrer, who portrayed the younger version of Lively’s character. Ferrer remarked at a film premiere that Swift played a significant role in the audition process, allegedly enhancing her chances of landing the role. Still, Swift’s representatives reiterated that the singer was not involved in any part of the film's production, asserting that she did not even see "It Ends With Us" until weeks post-release due to her touring schedule.
Ultimately, Swift’s team views the involvement of her name in these legal proceedings as a tactic intended to divert public attention from the substantial issues at hand. This ongoing litigation between Lively and Baldoni, now complicated by Swift's name being thrust into the spotlight, continues to unravel as each party seeks to protect their reputation amid these claims.
