Newly revealed text messages between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift have surfaced amid the ongoing lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni, with Swift reportedly calling Baldoni a “b*tch.” This disclosure occurs as the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni, concerning alleged misconduct on the set of their film, continues to unfold in the public eye.
The controversy has remained relatively quiet in recent weeks since it was revealed that Baldoni accused Lively of orchestrating a “trap” during the film’s production. The 41-year-old director’s allegations have now been met with fresh insights after portions of Lively’s and Swift’s correspondence were unsealed in court, shedding light on their private exchanges prior to the lawsuit’s public announcement.
Background on the Dispute and Production Tensions
During the 2024 production of the Colleen Hoover-inspired film, collaboration between Lively and Baldoni seemed smooth, but tensions grew noticeable during the promotional tour. The actors were never interviewed together or photographed side by side, hinting at underlying conflicts. After the movie’s release in December, Lively filed a lawsuit accusing Baldoni and his company, Wayfarer Studios, of sexual harassment and retaliatory tactics, including a “smear campaign” aimed at tarnishing her reputation.
The trial for this case is scheduled for May 2026, leaving room for further revelations as lawyers prepare. Among these recent disclosures are the explicit exchanges between Lively and Swift, reflecting Swift’s private views on Baldoni before the legal action commenced.
Insight into Taylor Swift’s Involvement and Text Exchanges
According to documents submitted by Lively’s legal team on January 20, some messages show Swift calling Baldoni a “b*tch,” signaling her support for Lively amid the emerging scandal. These texts were submitted in response to Baldoni’s motion for summary judgment. Swift wrote:
I think this b*tch knows something is coming because he’s gotten out his tiny violin,
Taylor Swift, alleged text message
However, Lively’s defense argued that the language used in these messages does not prove any conspiracy to discuss or prepare for a forthcoming news article exposing the dispute, which broke on December 21.
Other messages reportedly reveal that Lively asked Swift to back revisions to the film’s script, even though Swift had not read it. Baldoni’s team cited this as evidence of Swift’s deeper involvement. In response, Swift allegedly replied:
I’ll do anything for you !!
Taylor Swift, alleged text message
Lively’s lawyers clarified that this was misrepresented and insisted that Swift was not pressured or endorsing the script, emphasizing the full context of their communication:
Lively respectfully refers the Court to the cited source for its complete contents and disputes any summary or interpretation inconsistent therewith.
Blake Lively’s legal counsel
Details of the Bombshell Meeting and Continued Legal Arguments
Additional texts describe a significant meeting involving Baldoni and Swift, where the director claimed Swift attempted to persuade him to accept a revised script written by Lively. Following this, Lively informed Swift she was “so epically heroic today” and recounted the incident to her husband, Ryan Reynolds. In her message to Swift, Lively expressed:
I kept remembering stuff – You making s**t up about me and lenses. And referring to yourself as my doll. This clown falling for all of it. But also resisting it. You are the worlds absolute greatest friend ever.
Blake Lively, text message
Lively’s attorneys referenced Lively’s testimony, which says she sent the script to Swift while she was at Lively’s apartment, encouraging her to read it without any pressure:
I told her she didn’t have to, I didn’t want her to feel pressured to do that, but I hoped that she would.
Blake Lively, testimony excerpt
Swift’s Legal Team Denies Her Creative Involvement in the Film
In a rebuttal to a subpoena issued by Baldoni’s side in May 2025, Swift’s representatives stated that she had no direct involvement with the movie’s creative aspects:
Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.
Representative for Taylor Swift
They added that her only connection to the project was permitting the use of one song, “My Tears Ricochet,” criticizing Baldoni’s legal team for exploiting her name for tabloid attention rather than focusing on the facts:
The connection Taylor had to this film was permitting the use of one song, ‘My Tears Ricochet’
Representative for Taylor Swift
Expressions of Support Between Lively and Swift Amid Public Scrutiny
Other leaked messages captured the moment Swift praised Lively on the day the lawsuit became public, expressing that Lively had “won” and made a meaningful impact for others who might face similar hardships:
Swift told Lively she:
f**king helped so many people who won’t have to go through this ever again
Taylor Swift, text message
In return, Lively conveyed her gratitude, stating:
I love you so much. I would not be ok through any of this if it weren’t for you.
Blake Lively, text message
As the legal proceedings continue, these messages underline the intense and personal nature of the conflict surrounding Justin Baldoni, involving notable celebrities like Blake Lively and Taylor Swift.
Upcoming Trial and Ongoing Implications
The lawsuit remains scheduled for trial in May 2026, with further disclosures anticipated as the case progresses. The involvement of high-profile individuals draws significant media attention, raising awareness about allegations of harassment in the entertainment industry. The public will be watching closely as new details emerge from court documents and testimony.
This case also highlights the complexities of relationships and loyalty within Hollywood, compounded by legal battles that span personal, professional, and public domains. The revelations from Blake Lively text messages and Taylor Swift’s responses represent a rare glimpse into the private dynamics behind a very public lawsuit.
