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Blake Lively Praises Taylor Swift Amid Harassment Trial

1/21/2026

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Lively Supports Swift

Blake Lively texted Taylor Swift, calling her 'the absolute greatest friend ever' amid her dispute with Justin Baldoni.
The messages, shared with Swift, reveal complexities of Lively's friendship as the case unfolds, and she calls Swift and Ryan Reynolds her 'dragons' who protect her.
Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment, a claim he denies.
The trial is set to proceed in May 2026, keeping the dispute contentious.

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Swift's Text Controversy

Taylor Swift allegedly called Justin Baldoni a "bitch" in a December 2024 text to Blake Lively.
This claim surfaced as Lively's legal battle with Baldoni is set for trial in May 2026.
On January 20, 2026, Lively's lawyers cited text messages between Swift and Lively in court documents.
They argue these messages do not support Baldoni's claims about their private discussions on a New York Times article.
Lively's team also contests allegations that Swift endorsed a script revision without reading it.

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Lively Supports Swift

Blake Lively texted Taylor Swift, calling her 'the absolute greatest friend ever' amid her dispute with Justin Baldoni.
The messages, shared with Swift, reveal complexities of Lively's friendship as the case unfolds, and she calls Swift and Ryan Reynolds her 'dragons' who protect her.
Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment, a claim he denies.
The trial is set to proceed in May 2026, keeping the dispute contentious.

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