Taylor Swift Subpoenaed in Lively-Baldoni Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed as a witness in the ongoing legal battle between actress Blake Lively and director/co-star Justin Baldoni over allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of the film adaptation It Ends With Us. Despite Lively’s claims suggesting Swift’s influence was leveraged on set, Swift’s representatives insist she had no involvement in any creative, casting, or production decisions and only permitted the use of her song in the film. Baldoni’s legal team argues that Lively’s references to Swift and her husband Ryan Reynolds as “dragons” imply they used their influence against him, framing the subpoena as a tactic to generate tabloid interest rather than focus on case facts. Fans and commentators have speculated that the legal conflict may be tied to broader industry power struggles, including Swift’s past feud with former manager Scooter Braun, suggesting the subpoena could be part of a smear campaign. Meanwhile, other A-list celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Travis Kelce may also be subpoenaed as the lawsuit intensifies. Both Swift and Lively’s teams emphasize that the legal proceedings have complicated Swift’s relationship with Lively, with the case expected to unfold further as it moves toward a 2026 court date.