It looks like Taylor Swift’s long-standing friendship with Blake Lively may have reached a breaking point. According to multiple sources close to the situation, Swift is no longer in contact with the Gossip Girl star following a messy legal battle involving It Ends With Us actor-director Justin Baldoni, a case that unexpectedly pulled Taylor Swift into the chaos.
Taylor Swift Not To Forgive Blake Lively
At the centre of the fallout is a comment made by Blake Lively in court documents, where she allegedly referred to Taylor Swift as a dragon while trying to distance herself from Baldoni’s legal issues. Although Swift was initially subpoenaed in the case, reports suggest her father, Scott Swift, attempted to intervene behind the scenes to shield her from the legal drama. Despite those efforts, a judge reportedly ruled that certain messages involving Swift remained relevant to the proceedings.
“Taylor took that betrayal seriously,” a source close to the situation shared. “She’s extremely loyal to her close friends, and once that trust is broken, she doesn’t look back.” Once known for being inseparable, Swift and Lively were often seen vacationing together, attending red carpet events, and celebrating milestones side-by-side. Lively’s children even inspired characters in Swift’s lyrics. But fans began speculating about a possible rift when Lively failed to engage with Swift’s major announcements most notably, her recent triumph in reclaiming ownership of her music catalog.
Meanwhile, insiders say Lively is feeling blindsided by the backlash and holds Baldoni’s legal team responsible for dragging her name and Taylor’s into the courtroom spotlight. “She didn’t expect her image to take such a hit,” a source noted. “She’s lost more than a court battle, she lost a key friendship.”
While Taylor Swift is focused on the next leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour, and deepening her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce, sources say she’s refining her inner circle. “Taylor’s world is more protected now. She’s surrounding herself with people she trusts completely,” said one insider.