Taylor Swift is no longer caught in the middle of the intense legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
The actor’s legal team has officially withdrawn the subpoena that sought to drag the singer into their ongoing dispute, DailyMail.com can confirm.
Earlier this month, Swift, 35, who is known for her song My Tears Ricochet featured in the film It Ends With Us, was unexpectedly named as a potential witness in the case.
Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, sent Swift a legal notice, sparking a sharp backlash from her management.
What followed was an intense legal tussle involving private messages and serious accusations.
The Subpoena Dropped: What Changed?
Sources reveal the reason behind Baldoni’s team backing off: they got what they wanted without needing Swift to testify.
An insider explained, “They sent the subpoena, but Taylor’s response made it clear she was not involved. That alone was enough for Baldoni’s team to drop the request.”
Taylor firmly stated she had no involvement in the dispute, contradicting several claims made by Lively.
This discrediting of Lively’s version of events significantly impacted the case.
Even more explosive were revelations that Blake Lively’s legal team allegedly threatened to leak Taylor’s private text messages to pressure her into taking sides publicly—claims backed by evidence now submitted to the court.
The whole ordeal was turning into a highly charged legal chess game, with Taylor Swift positioned as the “smoking gun” that ultimately fizzled out.
Official Responses from Both Camps
Lively’s representatives told DailyMail.com they were relieved the subpoenas targeting Swift and her legal team were withdrawn, labeling the legal demands as “harassing.”
They emphasized their support for protecting anyone unjustly targeted in this messy conflict.
On the other hand, Swift’s team had been clear from the start that her involvement with the film was limited strictly to licensing her track My Tears Ricochet from her 2020 album Folklore.
Her rep pointed out that Swift was not involved creatively or in production, nor did she even see the film until after its release.
The subpoena, they argued, seemed like a tactic to stir up public interest rather than a legitimate legal necessity.
Meanwhile, Lively’s camp criticized Baldoni and his team for turning serious sexual harassment allegations into tabloid fodder, accusing them of bullying and trying to undermine women’s rights through their legal strategies.
Taylor’s Fallout: Stepping Back From the Drama
Behind the scenes, the drama took a personal toll on Taylor Swift.
Insiders revealed she is distancing herself from Blake Lively after feeling used as an intimidation tactic in a lawsuit she never wanted to be involved with.
The saga intensified when Baldoni claimed Lively had Swift show up at a tense meeting to pressure him into accepting changes she made to their film’s script.
He alleged Swift’s presence was meant to coerce him, which was completely unexpected for the singer, who had only intended to visit her friends casually.
The breaking point reportedly came after Lively sent a text comparing herself to Khaleesi, the iconic “Mother of Dragons” from Game of Thrones, implying a fierce and protective stance that many saw as a veiled threat.
Friends of Swift described this as “uncool and unnecessary,” emphasizing that Taylor was being unfairly dragged into a battle she didn’t ask for.
The Lawsuit’s Broader Drama: Behind the Scenes of It Ends With Us
The lawsuit itself involves serious allegations from both sides.
Baldoni’s $400 million suit accuses Lively and her team of conspiring to damage his reputation and manipulating production on It Ends With Us.
Lively, on the other hand, filed her own complaint with California’s Civil Rights Department earlier this year, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
Her legal team claims meetings were held to address these issues, while Baldoni’s side insists those meetings were attempts to pressure him creatively—with Swift caught in the middle.
The Game of Thrones Texts and Behind-the-Scenes Tensions
One particularly dramatic detail involved text messages where Lively likened herself to Khaleesi, a powerful but controversial character from Game of Thrones, boasting about her “dragons” protecting those she fights for.
Baldoni alleges these messages were meant as veiled intimidation.
There were also allegations of offensive remarks and fat-shaming accusations from Reynolds, Lively’s husband and co-star, further fueling the legal and personal battle.
What’s Next for All Parties?
It Ends With Us has been a commercial success, grossing $351 million worldwide on a $25 million budget.
But behind the box office numbers, the legal drama rages on—though with Taylor Swift stepping away, her name might finally be clearing from the headlines.
For now, the high-profile battle between Lively and Baldoni is far from over, but Taylor’s part in it seems to be quietly closing, leaving everyone wondering what the next chapter will bring.