In a dramatic turn for Hollywood’s ongoing saga, text messages between pop icon Taylor Swift and actress Blake Lively have been unsealed as part of Lively’s high-profile lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director in the 2024 film “It Ends With Us.” The messages, revealed in court documents on January 20, 2026, offer a candid look at their close bond while highlighting tensions during the movie’s production and the ensuing legal battle. Lively accused Baldoni of s*xual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her, claims he has vehemently denied.
The unsealed exchanges span from the film’s making to the height of the lawsuit, showcasing Swift’s unwavering support for Lively. Amid allegations of misconduct on set, the texts reveal private frustrations and strategic discussions, underlining how personal relationships intersect with professional disputes in the entertainment industry. As the case heads toward a trial in May 2026, these revelations have sparked widespread interest in the dynamics between the celebrities involved.
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The Script Meeting Shenanigans
During the production of “It Ends With Us,” adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, Blake Lively reportedly reached out to Taylor Swift for help with script revisions she and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, had worked on. In one message, Lively referred to Baldoni as her “doofus director” and a “clown,” asking Swift to endorse the changes without prior review, as Swift was heading to Lively’s apartment, where a meeting with Baldoni was underway.
Texts prove that Taylor Swift ALWAYS believed Blake Lively. pic.twitter.com/R48srQaV3F
— 𝙻𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚎𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚍𝙰𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚎 🇨🇦 (@LeaveHeardAlone) January 21, 2026
Swift responded enthusiastically, stating, “I’ll do anything for you !!” Following the encounter, Lively praised Swift’s performance, texting that she had recapped every detail to Reynolds and admired how Swift improvised details about lenses and referred to herself as Lively’s “doll.” Lively added that the “clown” had fallen for it all while resisting, calling Swift the “world’s absolute greatest friend ever.”
These messages, from around 2023, illustrate the creative clashes on set, with Lively’s team arguing they lack full context, while Baldoni’s side claims they show undue external influence.
Solidarity in the Face of Scandal
As the lawsuit intensified in December 2024, the texts took a more supportive tone. On December 5, Taylor Swift sent Blake Lively a screenshot of a People magazine article about Baldoni discussing past relationship trauma, commenting, “I think this b—- knows something is coming because he’s gotten out his tiny violin.” Lively replied critically, noting how Baldoni’s narrative differed from her experiences and suggesting it hadn’t tested well in focus groups. Earlier in the conversation, Lively checked in, feeling like a “bad friend” lately, to which Swift admitted feeling distanced, comparing Lively’s recent messages to “a mass corporate email.” Swift urged her to “come back, please,” emphasizing no apology was needed.
Taylor Swift’s text messages with Blake Lively are here!! And they are WILD! The way these women trashed Justin Baldoni 👀 More breakdowns coming on the podcast! pic.twitter.com/zgAtdTy9e5
— Zack Peter (@zackpeter) January 20, 2026
Weeks later, after reports of Baldoni being dropped by his agency, Swift celebrated with Lively, texting, “You won. You did it. And you … helped so many people who won’t have to go through this again.” These exchanges highlight Swift’s role as a confidante during Lively’s legal ordeal, which began with a formal complaint to California’s Civil Rights Department and escalated into federal court.
Baldoni’s countersuit was dismissed in October 2025, leaving Lively’s claims as the focus. While Swift’s representatives have clarified her limited involvement—licensing a song for the film but not participating in production—the texts affirm the depth of her friendship with Lively amid the controversy.
