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The ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken an unexpected twist, with major celebrities now being drawn into the public feud.
He began to consider in December suing Justin Baldoni, with whom she acted in and directed the movie It Ends With Us, for sexual harassment and orchestrating an all-out campaign on her behalf. Baldoni countersued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for $400 million under claims of defamation, civil extortion, and more. With a trial date in March 2026, the intensity of the case prompts the subpoenaing of high-profile individuals.
Celebrities Subpoenaed: Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman
In a twist, it is now said that Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman have been subpoenaed as witnesses in the case. Swift has been a long-time friend of Lively and Reynolds and is the godmother of their three children, being mentioned in Baldoni's court papers. Swift and Reynolds were allegedly referred to by Lively as her "dragons"-a metaphor that invoked Game of Thrones to illustrate their fierce loyalty and protection.
Baldoni's team further contends that during an important discussion regarding the script, Swift was present at Lively's New York penthouse, and her presence was likely used to intimidate him.
Hugh Jackman's Role
Hugh Jackman's name has also emerged. Jackman had acted alongside Reynolds in Deadpool and Wolverine. It is believed that he knows of a parody character by the name of "Nicepool," which some speculate to resemble Baldoni. The character's interactivity with Lively's on-screen persona in It Ends With Us is considered a subtle jab, possibly pointing to the legal conflict between Lively and Baldoni.
Impact of the Celebrity Involvement
Neither Swift nor Jackman has given a public comment on this, but sources say that Swift has been preparing for her own potential subpoena. Lively, for her part, has supposedly apologetically told Swift in private that she was sorry for dragging her into the legal arsenal, insisting that there was no intent for it to have any fallout.
With the involvement of high-profile celebrities like Swift and Jackman, this courtroom tussle is quickly turning into one of the most consequential and high profile legal sagas in Hollywood. The presence of luminaries could change public perception of the case and even affect the outcome.
All eyes will certainly be glued to the story as it continues to unfold and the shifting power dynamics.
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