Summary:
Taylor Swift was spotted in NYC amidst a huge celebrity lawsuit.
Blake Lively sued director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and a smear campaign.
Baldoni countersued for $400 million, naming Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist.
Baldoni claims Swift's presence at a meeting was meant to intimidate him.
Lively denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit a DARVO tactic.
Taylor Swift, Parents Dine Out Amidst Celebrity Lawsuit
<img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GettyImages-2194468779.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1" alt="Taylor Swift is seen arriving to Nobu Downtown in the Financial District of Manhattan on Jan. 17, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Aeon/GC Images)">Taylor Swift and her parents were seen dining at Nobu Downtown in Manhattan just a day after she was mentioned in a massive $400 million lawsuit. The lawsuit involves a dramatic legal battle between actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni.
The $400 Million Lawsuit: Lively vs. Baldoni
Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, her director on It Ends With Us, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign. Baldoni countersued, filing a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her publicist, and surprisingly, Ryan Reynolds. He alleges they tried to seize creative control of the film.
<img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AP23275026180391.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1" alt="From left, Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman react during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)">Baldoni claims Swift's presence at a key meeting was intended to pressure him into complying with Lively's demands. Text messages included in the lawsuit reveal Lively referring to Swift and Reynolds as her “dragons,” suggesting a close protective alliance.
Swift's Style and Silence
Swift, dressed in a stylish all-black ensemble, was seen with her parents and stylist Ashley Avignone. She has yet to comment publicly on the lawsuit.
The Allegations
Lively denies Baldoni's allegations, claiming his lawsuit employs a tactic known as DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim, Offender).
This unfolding legal drama continues to capture headlines, with further accusations including a claim that a character in the movie Deadpool & Wolverine, played by Reynolds, was a parody meant to bully Baldoni.
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