- By Vridhi Soodhan
- Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:34 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal dispute seems to have taken another twist, concerning the role of the sensational singer Taylor Swift. The whole Lively vs Baldoni drama started when the actress accused her It Ends With Us co-star last year in December, and his production company Wayfarer Studios, alleging sexual harassment, a hostile work environment and a retaliatory smear campaign after she raised concerns about his on-set behaviour. The controversial case also dragged several famous people like Ryan Reynolds (Blake Lively’s husband) and Taylor Swift (Blake Lively’s friend).
Why Taylor Swift Has Been Involved?
Taylor Swift’s involvement primarily stems from her friendship with Blake Lively and the licensing of her song My Tears Ricochet for the film. The singer’s connection to the movie was limited to permitting the use of her song from the album Folklore. As the case moved further, Justin Baldoni's lawyers subpoenaed Swift to appear for a deposition. Now, there has been a new update in the sensational case, and it revolves around Taylor Swift’s deposition. According to CNN, the Blank Space singer has agreed to a deposition, but with terms and conditions.
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Taylor Swift’s Deposition Update:
As per the report, according to the court filings reviewed this week, Justin Baldoni’s legal team claimed that Taylor Swift has agreed to a deposition, but only after October 20. Meanwhile, her lawyer mentioned, “Further, my client did not agree to a deposition, but if she is forced into a deposition, we advised (after first hearing about the deposition just three days ago) that her schedule would accommodate the time required during the week of October 20 if the parties were able to work out their disputes.”
What Is A Deposition?
For the unversed, in legal terms, a deposition is the out-of-court, pre-trial testimony of a witness under oath, recorded by an authorised court officer, such as a court reporter. This process allows parties to gather evidence and learn the opposing party's perspective before trial. The person giving the testimony is called the deponent, and they are subject to penalties for making false statements.
