Blake Lively sues co-star for harassment, Taylor Swift and Hailey Bieber get involved

Taylor Swift’s name has resurfaced in the ongoing controversy surrounding Blake Lively’s lawsuit, and fans are intrigued by the unexpected link between the two high-profile celebrities. The lawsuit, which centers on allegations of sexual harassment and a conspiracy to damage Lively’s reputation, has drawn parallels to Taylor Swift’s own experiences with public media narratives.

Blake Lively’s Legal Allegations

In her lawsuit, Lively accuses Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director in It Ends With Us, of orchestrating a smear campaign alongside his PR team, TAG PR, to deflect attention from the harassment allegations. Notably, TAG PR is the same crisis management firm that represented Johnny Depp during his trial against Amber Heard. According to court documents, this PR team used past controversies involving Swift as examples for crafting their strategy.

One document obtained by Lively’s legal team revealed a disturbing strategy labeled as “Scenario Planning.” It referenced Taylor Swift’s media battles, including accusations of “weaponizing feminism,” as a narrative template for undermining Lively’s credibility.

Taylor Swift’s Past Media Struggles

Swift has long been a target of media schemes, most famously during her public fallout with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. In 2016, Swift was portrayed negatively after an edited video suggested she approved of West’s controversial song “Famous”, which includes the lyric referring to her as a “b—h.” The backlash led to a media frenzy that drove Swift to retreat from the spotlight before releasing her sixth album, aptly titled Reputation.

Years later, the unedited footage revealed that Swift had never agreed to the derogatory elements of the song, vindicating her after years of public scrutiny. This history is cited in the lawsuit as an example of how media manipulation can destroy reputations.

Swift has also been criticized for allegedly using feminism to shield herself from criticism. Examples include her comments about Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s joke at the 2013 Golden Globes and her response to a sexist remark in the Netflix series Ginny and Georgia. Her outspoken reactions have sometimes led her fanbase to retaliate against her critics, further fueling public debates about her use of feminism.

The Scooter Braun Connection

Another layer to this controversy involves Scooter Braun, who famously acquired Swift’s master recordings. Swift has openly battled Braun over the rights to her music, leading her to re-record her earlier albums. Interestingly, Braun is the CEO of HYBE America, a company some fans allege has ties to TAG PR. Speculation has grown that Braun might have had a hand in the smear campaign against Lively, though no concrete evidence has been presented to confirm these theories.

Swift’s Silence Amid the Drama

While Swift’s name continues to circulate in connection to the lawsuit, she has remained silent on the matter. This lack of response has left fans speculating about the depth of her involvement—or lack thereof—in this ongoing drama.

As the legal battle unfolds, Swift’s history with the media serves as a potent reminder of how public narratives can be shaped and weaponized. Whether the connections drawn in Lively’s lawsuit hold weight remains to be seen, but the parallels to Swift’s experiences have undoubtedly reignited discussions about the challenges faced by women in the spotlight.