Justin Baldoni legal battle, an alleged email from August 2024 shows publicists mentioning "major concern" about Lively's "activating" pal Taylor Swift's passionate fan base.

Blake Lively is reportedly working to repair her friendship with Taylor Swift after being distanced from the singer amid a legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

Taylor Swift being roped into the lawsuit has only gotten more eyes on the matter (and reportedly put a strain on her friendship with Lively ). Most recently TMZ acquired legal documents, where Baldoni's lawyers in Texas requested a new sum of money in order to deal with online blockback from Swifties. Part of the e-mail attached reads:

Newly released transcript of Blake Lively’s July 31 deposition highlighted a heated back-and-forth between the It Ends With Us actress and defendant Justin Baldoni’s attorney.

The social team are now worried about Blake activating the Taylor Swift fan base, which is a major concern,” reads an email.

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s once-close friendship faces fresh speculation as rumors of a rift surface amid ongoing Hollywood drama.