The explosive legal battle between Blake Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, is escalating and now, Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman might be the latest celebrities drawn into the courtroom. According to the Daily Mail, both stars could be subpoenaed this week in connection to Blake’s lawsuit, with an insider claiming the notices are imminent. “It could happen at any time,” said the source, adding that Swift has reportedly been “waiting” to be served.
While neither Taylor nor Hugh’s representatives have commented publicly, the news has sparked widespread speculation about their potential roles in the high-stakes legal showdown.
Origins of the Legal Dispute
The drama began in December 2024 when Blake Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department. She accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment during the filming of It Ends With Us and claimed he orchestrated a smear campaign that caused emotional turmoil for her and her family. The shocking complaint sent ripples through Hollywood, especially due to the A-listers involved.
In January 2025, Baldoni retaliated by filing a $400 million countersuit against Blake and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. The actor-director alleged that the couple attempted to “destroy” his reputation and take creative control of the film. He even brought Taylor Swift into the narrative, suggesting Blake used her celebrity friendship to influence the project’s direction.
Creative Control and Celebrity Pressure
According to Baldoni’s lawsuit, a private meeting at Blake and Ryan’s New York City penthouse saw a close friend heavily speculated to be Taylor praise Blake’s rewritten rooftop scene. Though unnamed, a text referencing both Ryan and Taylor added fuel to the rumors. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, stated that his client was up against “Lively’s dragons,” referring to Swift and Reynolds as powerful figures pressuring him creatively.
Blake and Taylor: A Fractured Friendship?
Amid the chaos, sources claim the lawsuit strained Blake and Taylor’s famously close friendship. Swift reportedly felt “used” in the situation, but remains unafraid to speak her truth if called to court. Blake has since apologized to Taylor, and the two are said to be on the road to reconciliation. As the trial looms in March 2026, the involvement of Swift and Jackman could shift the case dramatically.
