Blake Lively Finds Solace in Art Amidst Taylor Swift Fallout and Legal Drama
Blake Lively's Artistic Escape Amid Taylor Swift Fallout and Lawsuit with Justin Baldoni
The drama surrounding Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, and Justin Baldoni just got a whole lot juicier! As the highly publicized lawsuit between Lively and Baldoni continues to unfold, the actress has found solace in art as her escape from the chaos. In a recent Instagram Story post, Lively shared that she's been indulging in watercolor painting, calling it a "cheaper and more peaceful" way to cope with the stress of it all.
The 38-year-old Gossip Girl star revealed that she stumbled upon a set of guided art books by Emilie Lex Studio, which have become her go-to creative outlet. The books provide both a sketch template and a reference photo, allowing Lively to unwind while still making each painting her own. She even shared a stunning pastel pink layer cake decorated with strawberries, one of her completed projects.
But let's get back to the drama! As we all know, Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni has been a hot topic in the entertainment world. The actress is accusing him and his Wayfarer Studios team of sexual harassment and retaliation. In response, Baldoni has denied all allegations, claiming that he met with Lively at her New York City penthouse during production for their movie It Ends With Us.
However, things took a turn when Swift was pulled into the drama earlier this year. Baldoni filed a countersuit against Lively, naming the pop star in his documents. He claimed that Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds and Swift allegedly showed up to intimidate him at her penthouse. The screenshots of text messages shared by Baldoni even sparked controversy, with some accusing Lively of referring to Reynolds and Swift as her "dragons" that "protect" her.
But here's the tea: a source close to Swift has revealed that she wants nothing to do with this lawsuit drama! According to the insider, Swift is "disappointed" that her name was even brought up in the case, and she's eager for it all to be over as soon as possible. The source told thescholarlynote.com: "Taylor wants to be removed from all the Baldoni and Blake drama at all costs... She has no time for it because she doesn't feel like she was ever a part of it in the first place."
Meanwhile, Lively's team is fighting back against Baldoni's request to extend the discovery deadline. In a recent court filing, they called his move an "outrageous" media-driven tactic to depose Swift. The actress's lawyers argued that Baldoni's team has repeatedly sought to bring Swift into this litigation to fuel their relentless media strategy.
In a shocking turn of events, Judge Lewis Liman denied Baldoni's request to extend the deadline, stating that they failed to demonstrate good cause for their proposed extension. The judge even granted Lively's request for an extension in scheduling a deposition with Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders, Steve Sarowitz, and Jamey Heath.
So what does this all mean? Well, it looks like Swift is ready to distance herself from the drama as much as possible. As for Lively and Baldoni, their lawsuit will continue on until March 2026, with all depositions due to be completed by September 30. But one thing's for sure: the drama won't be dying down anytime soon!
Update: In a surprising move, Swift's lawyer submitted a letter in court stating that his client "did not agree" to give a deposition and would only take part if she was "forced" to give testimony. The letter also revealed that Swift has no material role in the lawsuit between Lively and Baldoni.
As for Lively's art, it seems like painting is her new escape from reality! With watercolor books at just $24 each, we can't blame her for wanting to indulge in some creative therapy. Who knows? Maybe we'll see a new collection of paintings inspired by the drama surrounding It Ends With Us!
Stay tuned, folks! This drama-filled saga is far from over, and we're here to bring you all the juicy updates as they unfold.
