What was meant to be a peaceful Mother’s Day weekend for Taylor Swift quickly turned into something else entirely—something personal, messy, and emotional.
Instead of simply enjoying lunch in Philadelphia with boyfriend Travis Kelce and their moms, the superstar singer found herself thrust into the middle of a legal firestorm she never asked to be a part of.
The reason? She was hit with a subpoena. And it came from a legal fight between two people she’s close to: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
A Subpoena That Shook Swift to Her Core
Sources close to Swift say the 35-year-old artist was “completely floored” on Friday when she received the subpoena demanding her involvement as a witness.
Though she kept a brave face while in Philly, insiders say behind the scenes, she’s deeply upset and feeling blindsided—especially because the drama centers around someone she once considered a close friend: Blake Lively.
For years, Swift and Lively were inseparable. They both lived in Tribeca, saw each other often, and Taylor even became the godmother to Lively’s three daughters.
But that warm bond seems to have unraveled dramatically over the past several months.
How a Friendship Started to Unravel
The turning point came back in December when Blake Lively filed a major lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director in the film adaptation of It Ends With Us, based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover.
Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign against her.
The case took an even uglier turn in January when Baldoni countersued—not just Blake, but her husband Ryan Reynolds as well—alleging defamation.
That’s when Taylor Swift’s name entered the courtroom.
From Text Messages to Movie Meetings—Swift Gets Pulled In
According to court documents, Baldoni included screenshots of messages and emails that referenced Swift.
One awkward message allegedly quoted Lively jokingly referring to herself as “Khaleesi” and to Taylor as one of her “dragons.”
Baldoni also claimed that Taylor had attended a key meeting at Lively and Reynolds’ New York penthouse regarding the movie’s development.
But Swift’s camp insists she wasn’t involved in the film at all.
A source close to her says she happened to walk in while a discussion was underway and had nothing to do with it.
Did Swift Help Cast the Movie? She Says Absolutely Not
One of the more persistent rumors is that Swift helped pick the actress who would play the younger version of Lively’s character, Lily Bloom.
The actress, Isabela Ferrer, was allegedly “approved” by Swift—but the singer is flatly denying any such involvement.
A source familiar with the situation says the idea that she had casting authority is “completely false.”
In fact, a statement was issued on her behalf right after the subpoena was served, making her stance crystal clear.
Swift’s Statement Leaves No Room for Doubt
The statement from Taylor’s team read:
“Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release.
The only connection she had was allowing the use of her song, ‘My Tears Ricochet,’ on the soundtrack.”
That’s it. That’s the full extent of what she contributed.
So to now be dragged into legal proceedings over a project she barely touched? It’s no wonder Swift feels upset—and betrayed.
A Silent Break in a Once-Strong Friendship
While it was Baldoni’s legal team who issued the subpoena, Swift reportedly places the blame squarely on Lively.
One insider said Taylor had already started distancing herself from Blake months ago when she began feeling “exploited” by the actress, but this latest development pushed things too far.
“Taylor has known for a while that Blake was using her name to some extent,” a source revealed. “But this subpoena crossed a serious line.”
Whether it was intentional or not, the impact on Swift has been intense.
She’s now reluctantly part of a legal war, and her once-solid friendship with Blake Lively appears to be beyond repair.
As the Case Heats Up, Swift May Be Just Getting Started
Even though she wants nothing more than to walk away from this mess, Swift may not have that luxury.
The legal wheels are turning, and as a named witness, her words and potential testimony could play a pivotal role in how this battle unfolds.
Representatives for Lively have remained silent in the face of Swift’s frustration.
However, Lively’s spokesperson did release a pointed statement, accusing Baldoni of turning a serious sexual harassment case into a media spectacle.
They called out his alleged suggestion to hold a deposition at Madison Square Garden and criticized his decision to subpoena Swift.
“Mr. Baldoni continues to turn this case into entertainment for tabloids… going as far as subpoenaing Taylor Swift, a woman who has given a voice to millions the world over,” the spokesperson said.
A Decade-Long Bond in Tatters
At this point, it’s hard to imagine Swift and Lively repairing what they once had.
Their decade-long friendship seems to be another casualty of this escalating courtroom drama.
As reluctant as she may be to stay involved, Swift’s presence in the It Ends With Us legal saga might just be beginning.