In one of the most high-profile legal battles in recent Hollywood memory, the courtroom drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken another turn—this time involving none other than global superstar Taylor Swift. However, a federal judge was quick to intervene and put an end to what he described as “irrelevant” and “improper” allegations.

The controversy began when Baldoni’s legal team filed a motion claiming that Lively, or more specifically her attorney Michael Gottlieb, had allegedly threatened to release private communications between Blake and Taylor Swift if Swift did not publicly show support for Lively in her lawsuit against Baldoni.

According to documents presented in court, Baldoni’s team argued that Lively was attempting to weaponize her friendship with Swift in an effort to gain public sympathy and exert pressure on the case. The claim sent shockwaves through social media, instantly becoming tabloid fodder.

But within days, Judge Lewis J. Liman swiftly ruled that the allegations were to be stricken from the record. In his strongly worded decision, Judge Liman accused Baldoni’s team of attempting to “incite public scandal” and criticized the motion as an effort to “embarrass and harass” both Lively and Swift.

“The Court will not entertain baseless claims that serve no purpose other than to inflame the media and distract from the matter at hand,” Judge Liman stated in his opinion.

Taylor Swift, who has long been known to maintain close friendships with both Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, was recently subpoenaed as a potential witness in the trial. However, Swift’s representatives have made it clear that she had no involvement in the making of the film It Ends With Us, which is at the center of the controversy between Lively and Baldoni.

The legal dispute stems from Lively’s accusations that Baldoni engaged in inappropriate behavior and defamation during the production of the film. In response, Baldoni has filed a $400 million counter-suit, alleging defamation and damages caused by what he claims are false statements from Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds.

Although Taylor Swift’s name has now been dragged into the matter, her legal team is working to ensure she plays no direct role in the proceedings unless absolutely necessary.

Behind the scenes, sources close to the situation reveal that Blake Lively has made efforts to apologize to Swift for the controversy. A report from The Express Tribune indicates that Lively sent a personal message to Swift, explaining the misunderstanding and reaffirming their friendship. Swift reportedly responded with warmth and understanding, signaling no lasting rift between the two.

As the case heads toward trial in March 2026, both sides are preparing for what’s expected to be a lengthy and intensely scrutinized process. Legal experts say that the judge’s decision to strike the Swift allegations from the record sets a clear tone that the courtroom will not be used for spectacle.

“This ruling should serve as a reminder that the courts are not a stage for celebrity drama,” said one legal analyst. “At the heart of this are serious claims that deserve to be addressed with professionalism and discretion.”

While social media continues to buzz with theories and speculation, the court has spoken—for now, Taylor Swift is off the hook. But with subpoenas in place and Hollywood egos at play, the story is far from over.