Taylor Swift allegedly texted Justin Baldoni a ‘bitch’ to Blake Lively, a claim that has added fuel to an already heated legal dispute. The alleged messages surfaced as Lively’s lawyers file a response to a motion for summary judgment, with the case set to go to trial in May 2026. Here’s a breakdown of the exchanges, the legal context, and how the film “It Ends With Us” ties into the drama.
At a Glance
- Taylor Swift allegedly called Justin Baldoni a “bitch” in a text to Blake Lively.
- Lively’s lawyers filed a letter on Jan. 20 in response to Baldoni’s motion for summary judgment.
- The case will go to trial in May 2026.
Legal Battle Timeline
The legal fight began when Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni denied the allegations and has been fighting the claims in court.
Lively’s lawyers filed a countersuit against Baldoni and Reynolds in January 2025, which the judge later dismissed. On Jan. 20, 2025, the lawyers sent a letter to Judge Lewis J. Liman responding to Baldoni’s motion for summary judgment.
In May 2025, Baldoni’s attorneys attempted to subpoena Swift. The trial is scheduled for May 2026.
- January 2025 – Lively’s countersuit filed, later dismissed.
- Jan. 20, 2025 – Letter to Judge Liman.
- May 2025 – Attempt to subpoena Swift.
- May 2026 – Trial scheduled.
Text Message Exchange
The alleged messages between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively surfaced in December 2024. Lively’s lawyers quoted portions of the texts to show how the friends discussed Baldoni.
Swift allegedly wrote, “I think this bitch knows something is coming because he’s gotten out his tiny violin,” in early December 2024. Swift replied, “I’ll do anything for you !!”.
Lively wrote to the singer that she was “so epically heroic today” and that she “recapped every moment” to her husband Ryan Reynolds. In an alleged text from April 2023, Lively called Swift “the world’s absolute greatest friend ever”.
Lively’s alleged text to Swift included: “I kept remembering stuff- You making s— up about me and lenses. And referring to yourself as my doll. This clown falling for all of it. But also resisting it. You are the worlds absolute greatest friend ever,”.
Lively’s alleged text to Baldoni read: “I happen to have a few dragons. For better or worse, but usually for better,” followed by, “Because my dragons also protect those I fight for. So really we all benefit from those gorgeous monsters of mine. [Smiley-face emoji] you will too, I can promise you.”
Swift’s Response
When Baldoni’s lawyers tried to subpoena Swift in May 2025, Swift’s representative issued a statement distancing the pop star from the film and the legal case.
The spokesperson said, “Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.”
The spokesperson added, “The connection Taylor had to this film was permitting the use of one song, ‘My Tears Ricochet.’ Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, 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.”
The spokesperson also noted that Swift’s name was used to attract media attention, not to influence the legal proceedings. She emphasized her absence from the film’s production.
Baldoni’s Legal Moves
Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman told TMZ in June 2025 that Baldoni wants to be vindicated, and that’s all he cares about.
Freedman added, “He knows who he is. He knows what he’s done. He knows what he hasn’t done. And he wants the truth to come out, and he wants to do that in the appropriate way.”
He also said, “He’s waiting for his day in court, where he can speak out to tell the truth.”
The attempt to subpoena Swift was part of a broader strategy to bring the pop star’s name into the public eye.
Film Connection
The film “It Ends With Us,” starring Baldoni, became a point of contention when Swift licensed her song “My Tears Ricochet” for the soundtrack.
Swift’s rep emphasized her limited involvement, noting that she did not see the film until after its release and was touring worldwide during 2023-2024.
The subpoena, according to the spokesperson, aimed to use Swift’s name to generate tabloid clickbait rather than focus on the facts of the case.
Key Takeaways
The alleged ‘bitch’ text has intensified an already volatile legal battle between Lively and Baldoni.
The case, set for trial in May 2026, will determine whether the pop star’s involvement in the film and her alleged messages influence the outcome.
