Taylor Swift Faces Possible October Deposition in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

Taylor Swift is involved peripherally in the sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni related to the film "It Ends With Us." Swift's attorney has stated she has no material role in the case and has not agreed to a deposition, though she could be deposed if forced by the court, with availability limited to late October due to professional commitments. Baldoni's legal team has requested to depose Swift, citing her relevance, while Lively's attorneys oppose the late scheduling of such depositions, arguing it is irresponsible and untimely after fact discovery has closed. The lawsuit alleges that Baldoni and the studio undertook a plan to damage Lively's reputation after she raised concerns about Baldoni's behavior. The legal dispute has strained the friendship between Swift and Lively, with Swift reportedly ignoring Lively's attempts to communicate amid the ongoing litigation. Ultimately, the decision to compel Swift's deposition rests with the judge overseeing the case.