Jeanine Pirro’s Fiery Take on Blake Lively-Taylor Swift Text Ruling in Baldoni Lawsuit
In a stunning twist in the It Ends With Us legal saga, a federal judge has ruled that Justin Baldoni can access text messages between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift, escalating the Hollywood feud that’s captivated the nation. On June 18, 2025, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman declared the messages relevant, stating, “Because Lively has stated that Swift knew about complaints or discussions about the work environment in the film, among other things, the request for text messages to Swift related to the film and this action is reasonably tailored to uncover information that could prove or disprove Lively’s claims of harassment and retaliation.” Last night, former judge Jeanine Pirro unleashed a blistering commentary on her podcast, Justice Unleashed, calling the ruling a “game-changer” and sparking a social media firestorm.
Pirro, never one to mince words, framed the decision as a blow to Lively’s camp. “This is about truth, not celebrity clout,” she thundered. “Lively’s hiding behind her A-list pals, but the court’s saying, ‘No more games.’ Those texts with Swift could expose whether her harassment claims hold water or if it’s all a PR stunt.” Pirro speculated that Swift, dragged into the fray despite her minimal involvement—licensing “My Tears Ricochet” for the film’s soundtrack—might reveal Lively’s true motives. “If Swift’s texts show Lively was orchestrating a narrative, it’s curtains for her case,” Pirro warned, hinting at Baldoni’s allegations of Lively seizing creative control.
The ruling follows Lively’s December 2024 lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation on the It Ends With Us set, claims he denies. Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and others was dismissed on June 9, 2025, but Judge Liman allowed him to amend contract-related claims. Now, the focus shifts to discovery, with Lively ordered to produce the Swift texts by week’s end, though a protective order prevents leaks to the press. Lively’s team, led by Esra Hudson, decried the ruling as a “PR tactic” to exploit Swift’s fame, insisting it distracts from Baldoni’s alleged misconduct.
What’s next? Legal experts predict a contentious discovery phase as both sides dig for evidence ahead of the March 2026 trial. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, is pushing for unredacted communications, while Lively’s camp demands Wayfarer Studios’ video footage to substantiate her claims. X posts buzzed with reactions, some hailing Baldoni’s win—“Justice for Justin!”—while others backed Lively, arguing Swift’s privacy is being violated. Pirro’s podcast clip, viewed millions of times, fueled the divide, with #PirroSpeaks trending alongside #TeamBlake.
Pirro closed her rant with a challenge: “Lively’s got her dragons—Swift, Reynolds—but the law doesn’t care about star power. Let’s see those texts!” Her comments, while polarizing, underscore the case’s cultural weight, pitting allegations of harassment against claims of defamation. As the legal battle intensifies, the Swift-Lively texts could tip the scales, revealing whether Lively’s complaints were genuine or, as Baldoni alleges, a bid to control the film. Hollywood holds its breath, waiting for the next bombshell in a drama that’s far from over.
