An exchange of private messages between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively was recently exposed as part of court documents related to the legal dispute surrounding the filmIt Ends with Us . The leak shocked the public by revealing blunt expressions that the singer allegedly used to refer to director and actor Justin Baldoni.
Among the phrases cited in the legal files is one in which Swift allegedly called Baldoni a “p*rra” and ironically said “he pulled out his tiny violin,” implying an attitude of victimization.
According to excerpts presented by Baldoni’s defense, the message would have been sent by Swift to Lively in December 2024. The actress’ lawyers did not deny the authenticity of the text, although they clarified that this conversation does not prove that both were anticipating the publication of a report by The New York Times, the central issue of the dispute.
Support between friends and conflicting versions of Taylor Swift and Blake Lively
Another point that caught attention in the documents is a request Blake Lively allegedly made to the singer: to back a modified version of the film’s script, even without having read it. According to Baldoni’s defense, Swift responded that she would be willing to support her friend in any way necessary. However, Lively’s representatives denied that this implied an unconditional endorsement or a direct influence of the artist in the creative decisions of the project.
Various sources cited by People said that this situation would have generated tensions in the relationship between the two celebrities, as the litigation exposed private conversations that were never intended for public scrutiny.
The leaked messages also include Lively’s comments to Baldoni with adjectives such as “asshole”, “clown” and “director who now thinks he’s a writer”. On a more intimate note, the actress shared with Swift that she had felt “heroic” after a complicated day and that she had told her husband, Ryan Reynolds, everything, as well as reaffirming her closeness with the singer.
One of the most commented passages was when Lively referred to Swift and Reynolds as her “dragons,” a direct allusion to the Game of Thrones series, with which she sought to express that both were protecting and supporting her in the face of conflict.
The origin of the case with Justin Baldoni
The legal showdown began in December 2024, when Blake Lively filed a complaint against Justin Baldoni for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation. The director denied the allegations and responded with a $400 million counterclaim, which was dismissed in June 2025 by federal judge Lewis J. Liman. Despite this, the lawsuit continued to generate media attention.
In May 2025, Baldoni’s lawyers attempted to subpoena Taylor Swift as a witness, due to the constant mentions of her name in the file. A spokeswoman for the singer clarified that Swift was not involved in creative decisions, was not present on the set and only authorized the use of one of her songs, as did other artists.
Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, assured that his client is seeking to clear his name and present his side of the story in court. The trial is scheduled for May 18 and is expected to shed more light on the internal dynamics of the production and the relationships between those involved.
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