New court documents have revealed that Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman were witnesses to a confrontation involving Ryan Reynolds and Justin Baldoni regarding the treatment of Blake Lively on the set of the film It Ends With Us. According to an unsealed exhibit in the ongoing legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni, which commenced in December 2024 when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and other offenses, Reynolds confronted Baldoni at his New York City penthouse on April 25, 2023.
Sources from the documents state that Reynolds confronted Baldoni over claims of him “fat shaming” Lively, linking to comments Baldoni allegedly made regarding Lively’s weight. Reynolds reportedly expressed his anger, which led Baldoni to feel “completely embarrassed” and resulted in several remorseful apologies during the incident. Baldoni’s legal team has painted this confrontation as one in which he was left feeling humiliated, claiming Reynolds’ complaints were so intense that he felt compelled to apologize repeatedly.
The exhibit notes that Swift and Jackman were present during this encounter, having arrived without prior knowledge of the meeting. They expressed their excitement for the film to Baldoni, showcasing their supportive relationships with Lively and Reynolds. The incident occurred amidst a mounting legal battle, with Lively accusing Baldoni of a range of misconduct including invasion of privacy and emotional distress, which Baldoni has firmly denied.
Lively’s lawsuit accuses Baldoni of making clandestine criticisms about her fitness and contacting her trainer without consent in an effort to influence her weight prior to filming. In his defense, Baldoni’s attorneys argued that his outreach was solely motivated by concern for a back injury he sustained.
Despite being drawn into the case, Swift has distanced herself from the allegations. Her representatives have reiterated that she had minimal involvement with the film, simply licensing one of her songs for use. Swift’s name, according to her spokesperson, seems to have been leveraged to generate public interest rather than reflect the factual circumstances of the case.
As both sides gear up for a trial scheduled to begin on March 9, 2026, unless a settlement is reached sooner, Lively remains determined to testify, indicating that the case will continue to unfold in the public eye. Also noted is that during the legal proceedings, a judge previously denied an attempt by Baldoni’s team to question Swift directly, owing to timing issues.
With both Lively and Baldoni’s legal battles gaining attention, this situation underscores the complexities of celebrity relationships and public perceptions, particularly as they intersect with significant personal and legal challenges.