Amid a legal battle that continues to capture the attention of the public and the media since its inception, Taylor Swift publicly reaffirmed her desire to remain out of the controversial sexual harassment and retaliation case filed by Blake Lively against her former 'It Ends With Us' co-star, Justin Baldoni.

Through her lawyer, Douglas Baldridge, Swift sent a formal letter to federal judge Lewis Liman, in which she makes it clear:

“Since the inception of this matter, we have consistently maintained that my client has no role in this action.” Douglas Baldridge – Taylor Swift’s Lawyer

The statement, filed this week, is a forceful rejection of attempts by Baldoni and his studio, Wayfarer Studies, to involve the singer in the discovery process.

However, the lawyer for the star behind 'Cruel Summer' made it clear that she would only do so if “forced” to do so.

Taylor Swift’s Timeline

Baldoni’s lawyers had requested that Swift testify during the week of October 20-25, 2025, arguing that was the only available window because of her “preexisting professional obligations.” However, Lively’s representatives have dismissed that justification as a late, strategic maneuver.

Michael J. Gottlieb, Blake Lively’s attorney, accused Wayfarer of “fueling its relentless media strategy” by trying to tie Swift to the case after more than six months of discovery.

“No evidence has been presented to justify this request,” Gottlieb noted. "During all these months, Defendants never attempted to contact Ms. Swift's counsel to coordinate a date. They did so just three days before making their motion public." Gottlieb further noted that Baldoni's proposed schedule coincides perfectly with the promotion of Swift's upcoming album, 'The Life of a Showgirl. 'which is scheduled for release on October 3, 2025.

“It’s clear that this request is not about procedural justice, but rather about generating media buzz,” she said.

Despite rumors of a supposed rift between Swift and Lively spread after internal Wayfarer documents suggested “planting stories” about how Swift “instrumentalized feminism to intimidate” the relationship between the two appears to remain strong.

Although, in recent months, they have not been seen together and Lively did not react to the pop star’s engagement to Travis Kelce.

Swift has avoided any public comment on the case, her tacit support for Lively has been constant. Her song 'My Tears Ricochet' was included on the 'It Ends With Us' soundtrack, and her name has appeared in legal documents as a key figure within Lively's support circle sometimes even referred to by Baldoni as one of the "dragons" who backed the actress's creative decisions.

Now, with the trial scheduled for March 9, 2026, Judge Liman will have the final say on whether or not Swift's deposition is allowed.

But so far, the answer is clear: not only is she refusing to participate, but her team has made it clear that any attempt to force her to do so will be viewed as a violation of her privacy and an abuse of the judicial process.