Swift's Texts Surface in Lively-Baldoni Legal Battle

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement to end their legal dispute over the film 'It Ends With Us,' canceling a trial scheduled for May 18, 2026. Lively had alleged Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign in retaliation for her complaints of sexual harassment on set. Baldoni maintained his actions were a response to Lively's attempts to control the film and damage his reputation.

The settlement terms remain private, with neither party admitting wrongdoing. In a joint statement, they expressed pride in the film and commitment to supporting domestic violence survivors. The legal battle also brought Taylor Swift into the spotlight, as Baldoni claimed Lively leveraged her friendship with the singer. Swift's text messages to Lively, discussing the use of her song 'My Tears Ricochet' in the film's trailer, were obtained during discovery and were a point of contention.

Swift's representatives stated that her inclusion in the lawsuit was an attempt to gain public attention. Evidence also suggested Baldoni's publicists recommended creating stories about Lively's circle, including Swift, using 'feminism' tactics to 'bully' for desired outcomes. The resolution aims to allow all involved to move forward constructively.