Overview
- Newly unsealed court filings reveal private texts in which Taylor Swift criticized Justin Baldoni and show Blake Lively seeking feedback and support from Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and others.
- Lively’s attorneys say the messages document contemporaneous complaints and a lack of investigation by Wayfarer, while Baldoni’s team argues the exchanges undercut her claims and show strategic maneuvering.
- At Thursday’s hearing in Manhattan federal court, the judge said many small incidents can add up, as Lively’s counsel cited alleged unwanted touching, including an unscripted on-set kiss; no ruling was issued.
- Additional unsealed messages include actress Jenny Slate describing the shoot as “gross and disturbing,” adding more voices from the production to the case record.
- The litigation continues toward a May 18 jury trial after Baldoni’s 2025 countersuits were dismissed, with filings listing a wide roster of potential witnesses that could draw further celebrity involvement.