Blake Lively's Shocking Ultimatum: Threatened to Leak Taylor Swift’s Texts Over Baldoni Feud
May 15 , 2025
In a sensational twist shaking the Hollywood elite, actress Blake Lively has been accused of pressuring her longtime friend, music icon Taylor Swift, to publicly support her in an ongoing legal battle with actor-director Justin Baldoni. According to recent court filings, Lively allegedly threatened to leak private text messages between herself and Swift if the pop star refused to take her side.
The Alleged Threats and Legal Fallout
Filed by Baldoni’s legal team, the documents claim Lively's attorney, Michael Gottlieb, contacted Swift’s representatives with veiled threats, implying that Lively might release sensitive communications if Swift stayed neutral. Moreover, Lively is accused of asking Swift to delete messages that could become evidence in the case.
Lively’s camp has strongly denied all allegations, branding them as “baseless and defamatory.” Gottlieb stated that the claims are “completely untethered from reality” and suggested the possibility of legal retaliation against Baldoni’s lawyers for misconduct.
Taylor Swift: Unwilling Participant?
Despite her minimal involvement in the film "It Ends With Us"—she only allowed the use of her song “My Tears Ricochet”—Taylor Swift was subpoenaed earlier this year. Her team labeled the move as a desperate ploy for publicity, clarifying that Swift had no creative or production role in the film.
Sources close to Swift suggest she feels “betrayed” and “used” by the situation, especially after allegedly being referenced in a bizarre text from Lively calling herself a "Khaleesi" with "dragons"—a thinly veiled metaphor reportedly aimed at Swift and Ryan Reynolds.
Backdrop of the Feud: It Ends With Us
This high-profile conflict began in December 2024 when Blake Lively filed a federal lawsuit accusing Justin Baldoni of harassment and professional misconduct during the filming of It Ends With Us. Baldoni responded with a $400 million countersuit, alleging defamation and extortion.
According to Baldoni, Lively used her influence in Hollywood to try and dictate the direction of the film, allegedly manipulating relationships with high-profile figures—such as Swift—to apply pressure behind the scenes.
What Happens Next?
With a trial set for March 2026, the entertainment world is bracing for what could become one of the most explosive legal showdowns in celebrity history. Both Lively and Baldoni are expected to testify, and Swift’s potential role as a witness could further complicate matters.
As this saga unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of how quickly personal loyalties can spiral into public scandals in Hollywood’s high-stakes environment.