Taylor Swift to Be Deposited in Baldoni Lively Legal Fight: Timing, Ties, and Tensions Unfold

Zoe Bennett here, your go-to journalistic expert for sharp, fact‑driven gossip with a lens on the numbers and dates that matter. A new deposition in the legal saga surrounding It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni and costar Blake Lively will feature a high‑profile name: Taylor Swift. Court documents obtained and reported by Us Weekly indicate that the Grammy‑winning artist has agreed to be questioned by Baldoni’s legal team, with the deposition scheduled for the last week of October, specifically between October 20 and 25. This development arrives amid a long and tangled dispute between Baldoni and Lively that has spanned civil claims and countersuits, including Lively’s dismissal of a $400 million countersuit against Baldoni and his associates, and ongoing assertions from both sides that the other party’s allegations lack factual or legal merit.

Swift’s involvement is notable not only for the star’s proximity to Lively, who is a close friend, but also for the timing and public record of her ties to the project. Swift’s music was used in the film and trailer for Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us, a licensing arrangement that Swift’s team has publicly clarified did not imply involvement in casting, creative decisions, or screening edits. In May, Swift’s representatives asserted that she “never set foot on the set of this movie,” did not participate in scoring, and had not reviewed any edits. The singer’s touring schedule for the Eras Tour during 2023 and 2024 further explained her minimal on‑set involvement, despite licensing tracks for the project.

The legal drama has extended beyond Swift’s indirect involvement. Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds have fought back against Baldoni’s allegations, with Lively’s side pushing back against what they termed as frivolous claims and seeking recovery of defense costs. After Lively’s $400 million countersuit was dismissed, her counsel signaled the potential pursuit of a multi‑million‑dollar award to cover the costs of defending the suit. Baldoni’s lead attorney, Bryan Freedman, publicly challenged Lively’s claims, maintaining that the recent dismissal does not alter the merits of his client’s position.

The deposition of Swift marks a shift in the narrative from mere public sparring to a formally documented legal exchange that could shape how the remaining disputes unfold. Legal observers are watching closely to see what role, if any, Swift’s testimony might play in the broader dispute over mischaracterizations, on‑set conduct, or the sequencing of decisions around the film. It is also worth noting that earlier in the saga, a subpoena related to Swift’s potential involvement was withdrawn, underscoring the precarious balance between celebrity appearances and formal legal processes in high‑profile entertainment litigation.

Looking ahead, the October deposition could yield clarifications about licensing arrangements, the scope of Swift’s involvement, and any potential impact on the reputational stances taken by Baldoni and Lively. As both sides prepare for the next legal waves, industry watchers will be keen to see whether additional documents surface that could recalibrate public understanding of how this It Ends With Us dispute interacts with real world careers and celebrity alliances. Stay tuned as the calendar inches toward late October and the testimony phase.

That’s the lay of the legal land as of now, with more briefing, filings, and depositions likely to follow before the curtain drops on this chapter.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and Us Weekly
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