Baldoni Lawyer Alleges Blake Lively Pressured Taylor Swift to Back Him
Pop the popcorn—Blake Lively might have just tried to strong-arm Taylor Swift into picking Justin Baldoni’s side. According to court papers obtained by TMZ, Baldoni’s attorney dropped a bombshell in recent Los Angeles County Superior Court filings, alleging that Lively reached out to Swift for public support in her husband’s simmering feud. If the notion of Hollywood heavyweights dialing up each other for PR muscle sounds laughable, welcome to Tinseltown’s latest reality show.
Baldoni’s lawyer claims the alleged “strong-arm” tactics began after paparazzi photos of the actor’s family outing hit the tabloids, sparking an online firestorm. In the lawsuit, dated May 14, the attorney accuses Lively of personally contacting Swift—whom they describe as a “trusted industry voice”—and urging her to post a statement siding with Baldoni. The documents don’t include the exact text of that outreach, but the filing portrays it as an overt attempt to sway public opinion. TMZ also notes that the claim hinges on unidentified messages and hearsay, so take it with a grain of your trendiest pink sea salt.
Naturally, Lively’s camp isn’t taking this lying down. A rep tells TMZ the allegations are “baseless” and “a desperate attempt to deflect from the real issues in the case.” No screenshot, no voicemail, just unverified hearsay from one side of a courtroom dispute. Meanwhile, Swift’s team remains characteristically mum—no surprise, since the singer has mastered the art of selective silence. Sources close to Swift say she “hasn’t confirmed or denied any contact with Blake,” and if you’re banking on an Instagram post to clear things up, don’t hold your breath.
This all circles back to Baldoni’s original lawsuit against a photographer, where the actor claims defamation over false accusation headlines. The lawyer’s new filing seems designed to bolster Baldoni’s narrative of being under unfair siege, but it also veers into “Did-that-really-happen?” territory. When your legal strategy leans on an unverified celebrity cameo, you know you’re scraping the bottom of the glitzy barrel.
So there you have it—another Hollywood power play served up with a side of courtroom theatrics. If you were hoping for hard evidence, prepare for more wishful thinking and legal lip service. And that’s today’s dose of celebrity realpolitik—popcorn sold separately.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Los Angeles County Superior Court filings
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