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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Safiyah Riddle,Sarah Brumfield and Rebecca Boone

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s messages among trove of texts exposed in Justin Baldoni lawsuit

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively embrace ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas in February 2024 - (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Private text messages and emails belonging to Blake Lively, including exchanges with her long-time friend Taylor Swift, have been publicly disclosed as part of the actress's ongoing legal dispute with actor-director Justin Baldoni. Ms Lively initiated legal action against Mr Baldoni and his hired crisis communications expert, alleging harassment and a concerted effort to damage her reputation. This action followed her complaints regarding his conduct during the production of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us."

The documents were unsealed ahead of Thursday's arguments before a federal judge in New York City, which will determine whether to conclude the contentious year-long litigation. The case has the potential to draw in other prominent figures from the entertainment industry and has sparked discussions about power, influence, and gender dynamics within Hollywood.

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