BREAKING NEWS: Taylor Swift’s Legal Counterattack— Sues Blake Lively for $400M Over Alleged Threats, Blackmail, and Defamatory Claims After Being Dragged into Her It Ends With Us Feud with Justin Baldoni

Taylor Swift Files Explosive $400M Lawsuit Against Blake Lively Over Alleged Blackmail and Defamation in Justin Baldoni Legal Drama

May 22, 2025 – In a stunning turn of events, global pop icon Taylor Swift has launched a jaw-dropping $400 million lawsuit against actress Blake Lively, accusing the Gossip Girl star of blackmail, threats, and spreading false allegations. The legal bombshell comes after Swift was unexpectedly subpoenaed in Lively’s ongoing, high-profile legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, thrusting the music superstar into a Hollywood feud that has spiraled into chaos.

According to court documents obtained by Entertainment Now, Swift alleges that Lively attempted to intimidate her into providing favorable testimony in Lively’s legal dispute with Baldoni, which centers on alleged on-set misconduct and creative control clashes during the production of the 2024 film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. Swift’s legal team claims Lively resorted to “malicious tactics,” including threatening to leak damaging and fabricated stories about Swift to the press unless she complied with Lively’s demands. The lawsuit further accuses Lively of spreading “baseless and defamatory” claims that have harmed Swift’s reputation, prompting the singer to seek $400 million in damages for emotional distress, defamation, and punitive measures.

“Taylor Swift will not be bullied or silenced,” said a source close to the singer. “She was dragged into this mess against her will, and Blake’s alleged actions crossed a line. This lawsuit is about holding her accountable for what Taylor’s team calls a calculated campaign of blackmail and lies.”

The Backstory: A Subpoena Sparks a Firestorm

The drama traces back to Lively’s legal battle with Baldoni, her It Ends With Us co-star and director, which has captivated Hollywood watchers for months. The lawsuit between Lively and Baldoni reportedly stems from disagreements over the film’s creative direction, with Lively alleging Baldoni created a toxic work environment, while Baldoni’s team has countered with claims of unprofessional behavior on Lively’s part. The feud escalated when Lively’s legal team subpoenaed Swift, reportedly due to the singer’s tangential connection to the project through mutual industry contacts and her vocal support for women’s empowerment, a key theme of the film.

Sources claim Swift was “blindsided” by the subpoena, which sought her testimony regarding private conversations allegedly relevant to Lively’s case. However, Swift’s legal filing paints a darker picture, alleging that Lively’s team didn’t stop at legal requests. According to the complaint, Lively personally contacted Swift, threatening to “expose” fabricated stories about the singer’s personal and professional life if she didn’t align with Lively’s narrative in court. The lawsuit details a series of “coercive communications” that Swift’s team describes as “textbook blackmail,” including veiled threats to tarnish her public image with “false and damaging” claims.

“Taylor was shocked by Blake’s audacity,” an insider told Entertainment Now. “She’s used to navigating fame, but this felt like a betrayal from someone she considered a casual acquaintance. She had no choice but to fight back.”