IT’S NOT A SCAM: Blake Lively Wants My Bank Accounts, Credit Cards & Private Info in INSANE SUBPOENA
Blake Lively Just Subpoenaed Me—and 15 Other Creators. Here’s Why I’m Not Backing Down.
Hi besties. Katie Joy here from Without a Crystal Ball, and today we’re going there—again. Because apparently, in Blake Lively’s world, it’s okay to target mothers, journalists, survivors, and creators for… reporting on a public lawsuit?
Let’s talk about what’s really going on here.
Just days ago, I was served with a subpoena from Google. Yes, you read that right. Google. The tech giant. They informed me that unless I filed a motion to quash, they’d be turning over my personal information—including YouTube and Google account details—to Blake Lively’s legal team. This subpoena was served by Ezra Hudson, Lively’s attorney, in her ongoing lawsuit: Blake Lively vs. Wayfair Studios.
Let me be very clear: I’m not a party to this lawsuit. I’m not a witness. I’m not even connected to the Wayfair defendants in any way. I’ve never spoken to Justin Baldoni, Colleen Hoover, Jamie Heath, or anyone else named in this mess. My only involvement? Reporting publicly available information about a case Blake herself filed.
And yet—here we are.
The Dress That Started It All?
Earlier this week, I had been working on a completely unrelated video—a fun fashion recap, actually—where I shared a beautiful moment about Blake’s 2018 Met Gala dress. It was a lighthearted story about vintage couture, red carpet decisions, and recycling iconic looks. But as I wrapped editing that video, my inbox pinged.
There it was: a scanned PDF from Google. Confirming the subpoena was real. Not a scam. Not a phishing attempt. Blake Lively was really trying to access my subscriber info, phone number, IP address, payment records, and yes—my bank account data.
And it wasn’t just me. I counted at least 16 other creators—some redacted, others now publicly confirming receipt—including Lauren from Random Opinion, Shasty, Ashley, and others. These are not PR machines. We’re moms, survivors, creators, journalists. We cover celebrity news and legal filings. We read court records. We follow timelines. That’s it.
So why are we being dragged into this?
The Weaponization of Subpoenas
Let’s unpack what Blake’s lawyers are asking for here. They’re seeking:
My Google Pay data
Bank account routing numbers
Credit card information
IP addresses
Login history
Even my YouTube Premium subscription history
Tell me—what does that have to do with her defamation lawsuit against Wayfair? Why does a $10 million penthouse-dwelling celebrity think she’s entitled to know what bank I use, what time I upload videos, or how much I earn from YouTube?
It’s invasive. It’s abusive. And let’s call it what it is: censorship.
This isn’t about justice. It’s about intimidation.
It’s about making independent reporters too scared to cover public records. It’s about silencing women. Women like me—who happen to be survivors of abuse, caretakers of special needs children, and partners of cancer patients. Real women with real lives.
Let’s Talk Privilege and Power
Blake Lively says she’s standing up for women. For victims. For safety.
But what kind of “advocate” subpoenas a woman who:
Survived childhood abuse
Survived domestic violence
Has a medically fragile, autistic son
Has a husband currently undergoing cancer treatment
I’ll wait.
Because if you’re willing to use your vast legal team to attack someone like me—just because I cover the story you filed publicly—then your advocacy starts to look a lot more like revenge.
This Is a Fishing Expedition
My lawyer, Graham Martin of Troutman Martin LLP, issued a statement on our behalf. He called the subpoena a “fishing expedition meant to provide a basis for a deposition that distracts from the merits of the case.”
There’s no link between Without a Crystal Ball and any defendant. Blake is asking for information that has zero bearing on her claims. She’s trying to prove some vague, unsubstantiated “digital campaign,” and lumping all of us creators into one imaginary conspiracy.
Let’s be clear: I didn’t even cover this case until late January—months after she filed. And only after Wayfair released evidence that contradicted much of her story. Before that, I gave Blake every benefit of the doubt.
But once I saw the court records, the texts, the actual footage—things didn’t add up.
And so I did what journalists do: I reported on it.
She Wants to Make Us the Story
By subpoenaing me, Blake is hoping to do two things:
Scare me (and others) into silence.
Make us part of the story so she can discredit us later.
Well, Blake—if that was your goal—congrats. You’ve officially made this personal. You’ve ensured that now, when we cover this case, we do so from the perspective of women who’ve been threatened and harassed just for doing our jobs.
You think we’ll back down? I’ve got news for you.
I Will Not Be Intimidated
You will not get access to my bank account. You will not snoop through my Google Pay records. You will not find “proof” of payments that don’t exist. You will not take away my platform, my income, or my voice.
Because I will fight this. In court. In public. And with every ounce of truth I have.
And guess what? You’ve just ensured that more people will hear this story.
This isn’t just a Blake vs. Wayfair case anymore. It’s about press freedom. It’s about the right to cover public stories without being stalked, subpoenaed, and shamed.
So go ahead. Try to depose me.
I dare you.
Final Thoughts
This entire experience has shaken me—but it’s also emboldened me. I’ve always said Without a Crystal Ball is about truth, transparency, and justice. That hasn’t changed.
What has changed is that now, I know the stakes.
If you want to support independent journalism—if you believe women should not be punished for doing their jobs—then stand with me. Comment, like, share, and support our legal fund if you’re able. It’s going to be a long road ahead, but I’m ready.
Because I’m not just fighting for myself. I’m fighting for every woman Blake is trying to silence.
We see you, Blake. And now, so does the world.