Blake Lively and Taylor Swift expressed shock and disappointment after learning that Justin Baldoni approved the use of Swift’s song My Tears Ricochet in the trailer for It Ends with Us. This revelation emerged amid the actress’s ongoing lawsuit against Baldoni, which alleges sexual harassment and retaliation. The emergence of private text messages reveals their tense reaction to his decision to include Swift’s music.
Insight into Private Conversations Between Lively and Swift
In April 2024, the actress and singer engaged in a candid discussion about Baldoni’s move, which they viewed as strategically unwise. Swift suggested that if Baldoni had been thinking clearly, he would have chosen not to feature her music in the trailer. She explained that avoiding her song would have strengthened his control over the film’s narrative, framing the use of her track as empowering her rather than him.
He would be like no Taylor swift in the trailer,
Taylor Swift wrote, adding,
Because that gives you more power over the film, that’s your ally not his,
as noted in court documents obtained by Star.
Supporting Swift’s insight, Lively responded,
Get yourself a best friend who thinks like the actual Roman Empire.
The pair delved further into their critique of Baldoni, highlighting what Swift identified as deep-seated misogyny. She argued that he fundamentally underestimated women’s capacity for strategic thinking and influence, likening his attitude to a flawed sense of superiority.
His misogyny runs so deep he thinks women are incapable of winning chess matches or making long game power plays,
Swift asserted. Lively echoed this, adding,
You are so right. And so wickedly smart to call it,
and further criticized Baldoni’s tactic:
He should’ve run from your music. I never thought about that. But holy s**t. How stupid. This was his only shot at having the appearance of an upper hand.
Ongoing Tension and Unclear Status of Celebrity Friendship
The public remains uncertain about the current state of Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s friendship, as the pair have not been seen together in recent months. Their private exchange exposes frustration and wariness amid the legal controversy surrounding Baldoni, adding complexity to their relationship with him and each other.
