Blake Lively Criticizes Justin Baldoni in Revealed Texts with Taylor Swift

In the ongoing legal battle surrounding the film It Ends With Us, Blake Lively’s private text messages with Taylor Swift have come to light. A judge deemed these conversations significant in Lively’s claims of sexual harassment and retaliation against co-star and director Justin Baldoni. The release of certain texts is raising eyebrows amid this complex litigation.

Revealed Texts Criticizing Justin Baldoni

This week, several exchanges between Lively and Swift entered the public domain. In these texts, Baldoni is disparaged with phrases such as “doofus director” and “clown.” Lively also refers to him as a “bitch” who is surrounded by what she calls a “gaggle of supervillains.” These comments offer a glimpse into the frustrations Lively feels regarding the film’s production.

Significant Exchanges with Taylor Swift

Among the various messages, one notable conversation from December 2024, titled “Exhibit 89,” surfaced in which Swift jokingly suggests that Baldoni might be anticipating issues ahead, stating, “I think this bitch knows something is coming because he’s gotten out his tiny violin.” Swift likens the situation to “a horror film no one knows is taking place,” highlighting the tension and drama surrounding the production.

Lively’s Reflections on the Situation

In another message, Lively expresses feelings of guilt for taking up Swift’s time. Swift reassures her, saying, “No, you’re not wrong, but it’s also not a big deal.” Amidst their exchange, Lively humorously shares her frustration, claiming that Baldoni’s actions led her to a personal crisis of identity, stating, “F— that guy and his whole gaggle of supervillains.”

Legal Maneuvers and Court Decisions

• Baldoni initially sought to obtain texts directly from Swift.
• He later retracted his request, choosing to acquire messages through standard discovery from Lively.
• Attempts to file a countersuit alleging defamation were dismissed by Judge Liman in mid-2025.
• Lively issued a subpoena to music executive Scooter Braun, who is mentioned in the texts, concerning a potential public relations scheme.
• In September, a ruling barred Baldoni from deposing Swift, citing delays and lack of valid reasoning for a new deadline.

This ongoing legal saga continues to unfold, as the implications of these text messages potentially impact both Lively’s and Baldoni’s careers. The public interest in their exchange between Lively and Swift reflects broader conversations about workplace dynamics in Hollywood.