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Taylor Swift criticises being pulled into Lively-Baldoni row

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Taylor Swift criticises being pulled into Lively-Baldoni row

Context:

Taylor Swift has been drawn into a legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, accused of influencing Baldoni to accept script changes for the film 'It Ends With Us'. Representatives for Swift deny her involvement, stating she neither participated in casting nor creative decisions and only allowed her song to be used in the film. The dispute has escalated with Lively suing Baldoni for sexual harassment and defamation, while Baldoni counters with accusations of extortion and privacy invasion. Baldoni claims Swift and Ryan Reynolds were present during script discussions, acting as Lively's 'dragons', though Swift's team rebuffs these claims as attempts to generate tabloid interest. Despite these allegations, Swift's role in the film was limited to being one of many artists whose music was featured, and she was not aware of the film's details until after its release due to her tour commitments.

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  • Taylor Swift is entangled in a legal battle involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over allegations that she influenced script changes in the film 'It Ends With Us', though her representatives refute any involvement beyond authorizing a song.

  • Blake Lively has sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and defamation, whereas Baldoni has responded with a countersuit alleging civil extortion and privacy invasion, highlighting the ongoing tensions since the film's release.

  • Justin Baldoni claims he was surprised by the presence of Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift during a script re-write discussion at Lively's home, alleging they were there as Lively's 'dragons', a claim denied by Swift's team.

  • Baldoni expressed appreciation for Lively's script changes, asserting that his positive feedback was genuine and not influenced by Swift or Reynolds, despite Lively's metaphorical reference to them as protective 'dragons'.

  • Allegations suggest Swift was involved in the casting process, particularly influencing the audition of Isabela Ferrer, though Swift's representatives clarify her only contribution was music-related.

  • Swift's team insists she was not involved in any film production decisions, did not visit the set, and first saw the movie weeks after its release due to her touring schedule.

  • The controversy is perceived by Swift's representatives as an attempt to exploit her name for media attention, diverting focus from the core legal issues between Lively and Baldoni.

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