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A massive trove of unsealed text messages and emails between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift has surfaced in the ongoing legal battle against Justin Baldoni. The documents, released on January 20, 2026, offer a rare look at the high-stakes “Hollywood strategy” used during the production of It Ends With Us.
The Leaked Texts: “Dragons” and “Tiny Violins”
The unsealed messages from 2023–2024 reveal how the superstar duo navigated the creative rift with Baldoni.
- Strategic Allies: Blake Lively reportedly referred to Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds as her “dragons,” telling Baldoni in a text that her “dragons protect those I fight for.”
- “Tiny Violin”: In December 2024, after Baldoni shared a personal story about past trauma, Swift texted Lively: “I think this b*** knows something is coming because he’s gotten out his tiny violin.”*
- The Script Standoff: Texts show Lively asking Swift to endorse her version of the script while Baldoni was still at her apartment. Swift allegedly replied, “I’ll do anything for you!!”
- The “Cancelled!” Connection: Fans are speculating that Swift’s lyrics in her 2025 track CANCELLED!—specifically the line “Did you bring a tiny violin to a knife fight?”—were directly inspired by this legal drama.
The Legal Case: What’s at Stake?
The trial, scheduled for May 18, 2026, centers on serious allegations:
- Lively’s Suit: She is seeking $160 million, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and a “coordinated smear campaign” to paint her as a bully.
- Baldoni’s Defense: His team argues that Lively used her “elite connections” to manipulate public perception and that her complaints are “minor grievances” that don’t meet the legal standard for a hostile workplace.
- The Star-Studded Witness List: Potential witnesses include Gigi Hadid, Emily Blunt, Hugh Jackman, and America Ferrera.