Given that Lively has represented that Swift had knowledge of complaints or discussions about the working environment on the film, among other issues, the requests for messages with Swift regarding the film and this action are reasonably tailored to discover information that would prove or disprove Lively’s harassment and retaliation claims,

Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios are accused of embarking on a ‘multi-tiered plan’ to damage Lively’s reputation following a meeting to address accusations against Baldoni and a producer of the film of ‘repeated sexual harassment and other disturbing behaviour’, according to the legal document shared by The New York Times.

Blake Lively appears to be shifting her inner circle, with rumors swirling that she's replaced Taylor Swift with a new squad member.