Court Documents Claim Taylor Swift Called ‘It Ends With Us’ Director Justin Baldoni a “Bitch”

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The lawsuit surrounding the movie It Ends with Us has become more complicated with the involvement of Taylor Swift. Recent legal filings have brought the singer into the disagreement between actress Blake Lively and the film’s director, Justin Baldoni.

Variety reports that Taylor Swift privately texted Blake Lively in 2024, sharing her honest thoughts about Justin Baldoni. These messages came to light in court documents and were sent while rumors of conflict on the film set were circulating.

The messages surfaced during a conversation between Swift and Lively about an upcoming New York Times article detailing the increasing issues surrounding the film. One message reportedly showed Swift using strong language about Baldoni, writing that she believed he anticipated trouble and was acting overly sympathetic.

Documents show Blake Lively’s issues with director Matthew Baldoni began well before Taylor Swift’s text message. A year earlier, Lively had privately texted Swift, referring to Baldoni as the “doofus director of my movie” and expressing her disapproval of his work on the film.

She called him a “clown” and sarcastically noted he “thinks he’s a writer now,” indicating that there was already significant friction at the beginning of filming. These messages were presented as evidence supporting accusations of inappropriate behavior by Baldoni on set.

Blake Lively and other members of the film crew have accused director Matthew Baldoni of behaving inappropriately, which they claim made the set a difficult and uncomfortable place to work. Court filings also reveal significant disagreements about the movie’s creative direction. Lively was so dissatisfied with Baldoni’s choices that she actually edited her own version of the film.

Lively stated in her statement that Baldoni’s cut of the movie diminished the roles of the female characters and didn’t stay true to the original story. She also expressed concern that his edit seemed to portray the abuser in a positive light, which she found particularly upsetting considering the film’s sensitive topic.

The disagreement became clear during the movie’s publicity events. Lively refused to participate in public appearances with her co-star, Baldoni, or producer Jamey Heath, and explained her reasons in legal documents. She stated that they had portrayed themselves as the victims while painting her as the aggressor. Because of this, she didn’t want to be seen supporting Baldoni or Heath by appearing with them or promoting the film alongside them.

Lively has sued actor Baldoni, his publicist, and the film’s producers, alleging harassment and retaliation. Baldoni’s lawyers are trying to get the case dismissed, claiming Lively is overstating the issues as insignificant. A hearing to decide whether the case can move forward is scheduled for this Thursday, with a trial currently planned for May 18th.

Taylor Swift hasn’t spoken publicly about the current issue. She and Blake Lively have been close friends for many years, and they’ve often been seen together in public and have worked on projects together. These court documents are unusual because they reveal private messages from Swift as part of a legal case.

Even though it sparked a lot of debate, the movie It Ends with Us was a huge financial hit, bringing in over $300 million globally. However, the issues surrounding the film continue to generate news coverage, and upcoming legal battles are likely to uncover further details about what occurred during production.

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2026-01-21 10:16