Blake Lively is pursuing a protective order to block Justin Baldoni’s legal team from accessing her and Taylor Swift’s private communications, citing Baldoni’s alleged use of Swift as a public relations strategy in their ongoing legal dispute. The filing, made by Lively’s legal counsel Esra Hudson, asserts that Baldoni’s side has been strategically leveraging Swift’s celebrity status to generate media attention and public interest in the case, despite having previously subpoenaed and then withdrawn the request against her.
Lively’s legal team accuses Baldoni’s team of double standards, as they have allegedly refused to produce documents that they publicly claimed to have received as part of an agreement to withdraw the subpoena against Taylor Swift. This has fueled Lively’s argument that Baldoni’s actions are not about seeking truth but exploiting the media for their benefit. The ongoing legal conflict has already drawn significant public scrutiny, with the media and public closely following each development, further amplifying the impact of these legal strategies.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift has been a central figure in the dispute, and although she is no longer required to testify, the allegations against Baldoni continue to draw attention. As the case approaches trial in March 2026, the legal battle remains a focal point in the entertainment industry, highlighting the broader implications of celebrity involvement in legal matters. Lively’s team insists that their actions are not only about protecting privacy but also about maintaining the integrity of the legal process and preventing the misuse of high-profile individuals in the public eye.