The Taylor Swift subpoena issued in connection with the escalating legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has been officially dropped. According to sources with direct knowledge, Swift will no longer be required to testify in the case stemming from alleged misconduct on the set of the film It Ends With Us.
Background on the Taylor Swift Subpoena
Swift was subpoenaed earlier this month by Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, who indicated that anyone with relevant information could be called to testify. In February, Freedman said on TMZ’s 2 Angry Men podcast:
“Anyone that reasonably has information that can provide evidence in this case is gonna be deposed.”
However, it has been reported that Swift’s testimony is no longer needed, as legal teams have obtained the necessary evidence to move forward without her.
Swift’s Response to Legal Involvement
A spokesperson for Swift firmly denied any direct involvement in the film. In a statement to Good Morning America, they said:
“Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie… she did not score the film, she never saw an edit, and she was not involved in any creative decisions.”
The only connection Swift had to the project was licensing her song “My Tears Ricochet,” along with 19 other artists who contributed music. The spokesperson criticized the Taylor Swift subpoena, calling it an attempt to exploit her name for media attention:
“This document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.”
Inside the Lively-Baldoni Legal Showdown
The feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni erupted in December 2024, when Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment during the film’s production. Baldoni, who also directed the movie, denied the allegations and responded with a countersuit, calling the claims “shameful” and “categorically false.”
Both actors are now locked in dueling lawsuits, with Lively represented by attorney Michael Gottlieb and Baldoni by Bryan Freedman. Baldoni’s legal filing also referenced a message in which Lively allegedly called Swift and her husband Ryan Reynolds her “dragons,” claiming she used her high-profile friendships to sway influence on set.
Ryan Reynolds Drawn Into the Legal Battle
In a surprising development, Baldoni also named Ryan Reynolds in his complaint. Reynolds has since filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit against him. Lively’s legal team condemned Baldoni’s actions, stating:
“This is another chapter in the abuser playbook,” and accused him of “trying to shift the narrative by falsely claiming she seized creative control.”
Upcoming Court Date and Legal Motions
Both parties are set to appear in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on March 9, 2026, with Judge Lewis Liman presiding over the case. In the lead-up to the court date:
- Lively filed an amended version of her lawsuit in February.
- Reynolds filed a motion to dismiss Baldoni’s claims in March.
- Lively also filed to dismiss Baldoni’s countersuit against her.
Good Morning America has reached out to attorneys and representatives for both Lively and Baldoni following the withdrawal of the Taylor Swift subpoena.
Taylor Swift Subpoena: Conclusion
Though Taylor Swift is now officially removed from the legal fray, the courtroom drama between Lively, Baldoni, and Reynolds continues to unfold. The Taylor Swift subpoena may have faded from the headlines, but the Hollywood legal saga is far from over.
