Justin Baldoni says Taylor Swift's texts could prove Blake Lively didn't suffer emotional distress
Actor and director Justin Baldoni is escalating his legal response to sexual harassment and retaliation allegations by Blake Lively, requesting access to private text messages between Lively and global superstar Taylor Swift. The messages, Baldoni’s attorneys argue, could be critical in disproving claims that Lively suffered emotional distress during the fallout from It Ends With Us. Baldoni demands Lively-Taylor Swift texts in It Ends With Us case, calling them key to disproving emotional distress and harassment claims. Gotham/GC Images Baldoni previously dropped subpoenas served to Swift last month but has now filed to obtain the messages directly from Lively. His legal team contends that Swift’s communications with Lively during the time in question — including after the film’s fall 2024 release — may contradict the emotional harm Lively alleges. “Although we appreciate the positive influence Ms. Swift’s music has had on her worldwide audience, it was Ms. Livel...