Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman reportedly witnessed Ryan Reynolds confront Justin Baldoni over Blake Lively fatshaming allegations Miu von FurstenbergNovember 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM 0 Newly unsealed court documents from the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have revealed that Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman were allegedly present during a heated confrontation in April 2023.
- - Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman reportedly witnessed Ryan Reynolds confront Justin Baldoni over Blake Lively fat-shaming allegations
Miu von FurstenbergNovember 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Newly unsealed court documents from the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have revealed that Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman were allegedly present during a heated confrontation in April 2023. According to the filings reported by People, Ryan Reynolds confronted Justin Baldoni at his New York City penthouse over allegations that the actor-director had engaged in fat-shaming toward Reynolds' wife, Blake Lively.
The explosive details emerged from a timeline of events sent by Wayfarer Studios co-founder Jamey Heath's team to Baldoni's publicist in July 2024. The document, now part of an unsealed exhibit in the case, describes the April 25, 2023 meeting at Reynolds and Lively's NYC penthouse as tense and emotionally charged.
According to the court filings, Ryan Reynolds allegedly "unloaded" on Baldoni, criticizing him for asking about a woman's weight. The documents indicate that Reynolds and Lively claimed Baldoni "was fat shaming Blake," which left the 41-year-old actor-director visibly distressed. Reports state that Baldoni was "completely embarrassed and apologized and even shared some tears" during the confrontation.
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Baldoni's legal team has maintained that his inquiry about Lively's weight was made to her trainer for legitimate safety reasons. The director reportedly suffers from chronic back injuries and needed to know Lively's weight to properly prepare for a lifting scene in their film, It Ends With Us. His attorneys argue the question was asked in good faith to avoid potential injury during filming.
The presence of Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman during this confrontation has added another layer of complexity to the already contentious legal dispute. Both celebrities are close friends of Reynolds and Lively and have been named as potential witnesses in the case. The document specifically notes that Swift and Jackman "were also present in the apt at the time" of the April 2023 meeting.
However, sources close to Taylor Swift have attempted to distance the pop superstar from the situation. One insider told TMZ that Swift had no advance knowledge of the meeting, claiming she simply arrived at Lively's residence when asked and walked into the tail end of the confrontation. The source added that Swift only met Baldoni once in passing during that visit.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni spotted filming a kissing scene at the 'It Ends With Us' set in New Jersey. When: 12 Jan 2024. Photo Credit: Jose Perez/INSTARimages
Swift's representative has previously issued a statement clarifying the singer's limited involvement with the film production, saying: "Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release." The representative criticized attempts to use Swift's name to generate publicity, calling it an effort "to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait."
Hugh Jackman, who has maintained close friendships with both Reynolds and Lively, demonstrated his support by attending the August 9, 2024 premiere of It Ends With Us in New York City. Representatives for both Swift and Jackman have not publicly commented on their alleged presence during the April 2023 confrontation.
The dispute stems from a broader lawsuit filed by Blake Lively in December 2024, in which she accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation during the production of It Ends With Us. Baldoni, who served as both director and co-star of the film, has denied all allegations. His $400 million countersuit against Lively and Reynolds has since been dismissed by a judge, though Lively's original lawsuit remains active.
Blake Lively and Taylor Swift attend Taylor Swift's 34th birthday celebrations in New York on December 13, 2023. Photo Credit: Roger Wong/INSTARimages
According to Baldoni's dismissed countersuit, during the April 2023 meeting, an "angry" Reynolds allegedly shouted at him: How dare you f—ing ask about my wife's weight? What's wrong with you? Reynolds' attorney later clarified that while Reynolds was "angry," "stern," and "impassioned" during the exchange, he did not "aggressively berate" Baldoni.
The case has become one of Hollywood's most talked-about controversies in 2025, with multiple high-profile celebrities potentially being drawn into testimony. The trial is scheduled to begin in March 2026, at which point the full details of the allegations and the events surrounding the film's production are expected to be examined in court.
Legal experts note that the involvement of witnesses like Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman could significantly impact the proceedings, given their close personal relationships with the parties involved. The unsealing of additional documents has provided the public with unprecedented insight into the tensions that reportedly plagued the production of "It Ends With Us."
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at the TIME100 Most Influential people in the World Gala, held at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Centre on April 24, 2025. Photo Credit: Roger Wong/INSTARimages
The ongoing legal battle has strained long-standing friendships within Hollywood's elite circles. Sources suggest that the relationships between the key figures involved have been deeply affected by the controversy, with uncertainty about whether these professional and personal bonds can be repaired once the legal proceedings conclude.
As the March 2026 trial date approaches, both legal teams are preparing their cases while managing intense media scrutiny. The unsealing of court documents has only intensified public interest in what promises to be a closely watched legal showdown involving some of entertainment's biggest names.
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