Updated On: 20 June, 2025 02:22 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
A U.S. judge ruled Justin Baldoni can access texts between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift for his It Ends With Us defense, despite Lively urging denial, calling it a tabloid tactic to drag Swift in. Swift was subpoenaed before but denied involvement

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Taylor Swift. Pics/AFP
A New York federal judge has ruled that actor-producer Justin Baldoni can access messages between actress Blake Lively and singer Taylor Swift. These messages are related to the film `It Ends With Us` and the ongoing legal case between the movie`s stars, reported Variety.
According to the publication, Lively had asked the court to prevent Baldoni from obtaining these messages, arguing that he was trying to involve Swift to gain public attention.
However, Judge Lewis Liman disagreed and found that the messages might provide crucial information relevant to the case.