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Taylor Swift's texts fuel Lively-Baldoni legal feud
Taylor Swift has been pulled into a big fight between actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni.
Private text messages from Swift, which criticize Baldoni, have been made public in court documents.
The fight started because of disagreements about the movie 'It Ends With Us,' which Lively stars in and Baldoni directed.
Lively says Baldoni changed the movie in ways she didn't like and made the main character's story worse.
She even made her own version of the movie.
Lively also says Baldoni and others tried to hurt her reputation.
Now, Lively is suing Baldoni, and Swift's messages have made the fight even more public.
Taylor Swift's private texts criticizing Justin Baldoni surfaced in court documents related to Blake Lively's lawsuit.
The feud stems from creative and professional clashes during the making of 'It Ends With Us,' with Lively alleging Baldoni's version of the film was problematic.
Lively prepared her own cut of the movie and refused to promote it with Baldoni, accusing him of damaging her reputation.
Lively has filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, his publicist, and the film's producers, alleging harassment and retaliation.
The trial is scheduled for May 18, with Baldoni's legal team moving to dismiss the lawsuit.
- Who
- Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni
- What
- Legal feud involving private text messages and creative disagreements over the film 'It Ends With Us'
- Where
- Court proceedings, with texts and documents released publicly
- When
- Ongoing, with a trial scheduled for May 18
- Why
- Creative and professional clashes during the making of the film, leading to allegations and legal action
Key facts
- Parties Involved
- Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni
- Film in Question
- It Ends With Us
- Author of the Novel
- Colleen Hoover
- Allegations Against Baldoni
- Inappropriate behavior on set, creative disagreements
- Lively's Actions
- Prepared her own cut of the film, refused to promote with Baldoni
- Legal Status
- Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni, publicist, and producers; trial set for May 18
- Swift's Involvement
- Private texts criticizing Baldoni surfaced in court documents
Timeline
Swift distances from Lively due to legal spat.
Subpoena dropped, Swift reassesses Lively ties.
Baldoni's team seeks Swift, Lively messages.
Court orders Baldoni to access texts, exposing Swift's criticism.
Swift's private texts fuel Lively-Baldoni feud.
Quotes
Taylor Swift
Singer-songwriter and actress, known for her influential role in the entertainment industry.
“Wow I love how they use the song. Welcome to hollywood Justin.”
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“If Justin was strategic/He would be like no Taylor Swift in the trailer/Because that gives you more power over the film, that's your ally not his.”
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Blake Lively
Actress and filmmaker, known for her roles in various films and television shows.
“You are so right. And so wickedly smart to call it. He should've run from your music. I never thought about that. But holy s(asterisk) (asterisk)t. How stupid. This was his only shot at having the appearance of an upper hand.”
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Sigrid McCawley
Attorney representing Blake Lively in her legal dispute with Justin Baldoni.
“What's relevant is her claims that she was sexually harassed in the workplace and the witnesses that were there to see that.”
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Sources
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