Unsealed court documents, A-list group chats, and a text message from Taylor Swift that has the internet absolutely losing its mind. It is January 2026, and the "mean girl" allegations against Blake Lively just got a major plot twist involving the biggest pop star on the planet.
We need to talk about the "Tiny Violin" text.
The "Tiny Violin" Heard 'Round the World
Let’s rip the band-aid off. New legal documents from Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni have revealed a text thread between Blake and her BFF, Taylor Swift. In December 2024, right before the New York Times dropped a bombshell piece about the feud, Taylor allegedly sent Blake a screenshot of a People magazine article. In that article, Baldoni opened up about being a survivor of sexual assault by a former girlfriend.
Taylor’s commentary?
"I think this b*tch knows something is coming because he's gotten out his tiny violin."
Yikes. The "tiny violin" comment—implying Baldoni was using his trauma as a PR shield—has sent shockwaves through the fandom. While Swifties might defend it as a protective friend venting in private, the general public is swinging hard in the other direction. It paints a picture not just of a supportive friend, but of a calculated strategy to discredit a co-star who was opening up about a deeply personal struggle.
Justin Baldoni’s lawyers have described him as facing "dragons"—specifically referring to Blake and her powerful circle, including Ryan Reynolds and Taylor. But the docs reveal it wasn't just them. Blake was rallying an entire Avengers squad of Hollywood royalty to her cause.
We learned that Blake texted Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming the movie "nearly killed" her and calling Baldoni a "chaotic clown" with "no taste" who was in a "cult". She even tried to enlist Bradley Cooper and the queen of fashion herself, Anna Wintour.
And guess what? It seems to have worked—at least with Anna. The Vogue editor reportedly replied sympathetically to Blake, acknowledging "how hard a situation it was". When you have Anna Wintour validating your drama, you know you’re playing at an elite level.
The "Romance" That Wasn't
The irony here is palpable. It Ends With Us was marketed as a complex romance (and tragedy), but the real tragedy seems to be the relationship between the director and his star. Blake allegedly told Taylor that she rewrote the entire script and directed the actors herself, calling Baldoni a "doofus director".
Taylor was all in, replying to Blake’s script coup with, "I'll do anything for you!!". She even advised Blake that Baldoni wasn't "strategic" enough to block Taylor's music from the trailer, essentially giving Blake more power over the film’s marketing.
The Pendulum of Opinion: Team Blake vs. Team Justin
The internet is currently a war zone. For months, the Rumor mill suggested Blake was the villain, and these texts are pouring gasoline on that fire.
Team Justin: Users on Reddit and Twitter are horrified by the "tiny violin" comment. The sentiment is shifting toward sympathy for Baldoni, with many calling the "dragons" toxic and "mean girls" who tried to bully a director out of his own movie.
Team Blake/Swifties: The loyalists are holding the line, arguing that these were private texts between friends venting about a difficult coworker and shouldn't be judged out of context. They point to the "Wild HR issues" Blake mentioned as justification for her hostility.
What’s Next?
With a trial set for May 2026, this isn't ending anytime soon. Will Bradley Cooper actually have to testify? Will Anna Wintour’s texts be read aloud in court? And can the Swifties spin this "tiny violin" narrative into something positive?
One thing is for sure: The "It Ends With Us" drama is the movie we wish we were watching.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on recently unsealed court documents and media reports. Allegations made in texts and lawsuits are just that—allegations.