Taylor Swift and Blake Lively – A Friendship Beyond Repair?
Once the epitome of celebrity best friends, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively now appear to be navigating rough waters — and reports suggest their bond may never be the same again. According to a report in Page Six, the pop icon and the former Gossip Girl star have reportedly drifted apart following the fallout from the high-profile legal battle involving Justin Baldoni, Lively's It Ends With Us co-star, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
What Went Wrong?
The rift reportedly stems from Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Lively, which unexpectedly pulled Swift into the controversy. The insider explained that Swift felt blindsided after her name appeared in court documents, referencing a text exchange in which Lively called Swift and Reynolds her 'dragons' — a comparison to Game of Thrones' Khaleesi, suggesting they were her protectors.
Quoting Swift's own lyrics from End Game, the report further memtioned, 'Taylor buries hatchets but keeps maps of where she put them — remember?' They further added, 'She will forever be furious at how Blake clearly used her for clout and leverage in her dealings with Justin.
She really hates that Blake would even think like that, let alone write those things in a text.'
Swift's Side of the Story
The report emphasized that Swift never saw herself as anyone's 'dragon' or protector and was deeply hurt to see her name used in that context. 'That's not the kind of friendship they ever had,' the insider said. 'For starters, Blake is a grown woman, married to one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. Taylor never believed she needed to fight battles on Blake's behalf — and to see her portrayed that way in legal documents was painful.
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Adding to the distance, Swift did not promote It Ends With Us, despite having licensed her song My Tears Ricochet for the film's soundtrack. The source pointed out that even before the legal controversy emerged, Swift's silence was telling. 'That's not the kind of friendship they had — she didn't even support the film during its release.'
When the Lawsuits Took Center Stage
In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and retaliation.
Baldoni responded with a defamation and extortion countersuit — and in a surprising move, he tied Swift into the legal drama. Baldoni's legal team claimed that Lively had attempted to influence production by leveraging her friendship with Swift and allegedly asked the pop star to delete their private messages and issue a public statement of support.
Lively's attorney, Michael Gottlieb, categorically denied the allegations, stating, 'We unequivocally deny all of these so-called allegations.'
Though Baldoni eventually dropped the subpoena against Swift, the damage to her relationship with Lively seems to have already been done.
No Sign of Reconciliation
According to multiple reports, the chances of reconciliation between Swift and Lively are slim. 'There's a deep sense of betrayal on Taylor's end,' said the insider. 'And while she may forgive one day, it's unlikely they'll return to the close bond they once shared.'
What was once a cherished celebrity friendship full of red carpet appearances and holiday getaways may now be reduced to a distant memory.
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