Taylor Swift's notable silence surrounding Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni has sparked significant attention. This calculated move comes amid a high-stakes lawsuit involving her close friend and frequent collaborator.

Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni during the production of "It Ends With Us." Baldoni countered, claiming these accusations serve as a smokescreen for production issues and press tour complications.

Swift, typically vocal in supporting friends and addressing controversies, has maintained complete silence on this matter. The former inseparable friends haven't been photographed together since the lawsuit began.

PR experts suggest this silence is strategic. With Swift at her career peak following her billion-dollar tour and high-profile relationship with Travis Kelce, engaging in a potentially messy lawsuit could risk her carefully cultivated image.

However, Baldoni's legal team has complicated matters by directly naming Swift in the lawsuit. Released text messages show Lively referring to Swift and Ryan Reynolds as her "dragons" - powerful allies who protect her interests.

If subpoenaed, Swift could be legally compelled to testify. Entertainment lawyer Tre Lovell notes that her celebrity status wouldn't exempt her from court proceedings.

Swift's continued silence serves multiple purposes:

• Avoids involvement in a potentially lengthy trial
• Protects her carefully managed public image
• Maintains neutrality among Hollywood power players

Whether this strategy will succeed depends largely on whether she's called to testify in the 2026 trial. Until then, her silence speaks volumes about the complexities of celebrity friendships when legal troubles arise.

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