Blake Lively seems perfectly fine keeping a low profile as Taylor Swift prepares to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at Super Bowl LIX.

While some speculated that Lively’s absence from Swift’s game-day crew signaled tension between the longtime friends, insiders insist that’s not the case.

Instead, Lively has opted to stay out of the spotlight, especially after recent legal drama involving her latest film, It Ends With Us.

Legal Battle Puts Lively in the Headlines

Lively, 37, has found herself in the midst of an unexpected controversy with co-star and director Justin Baldoni.

In his massive $400 million defamation lawsuit, Baldoni accused Lively of using her close friendship with Swift to gain control over the film’s creative direction.

He even claimed she referred to Swift as her “dragon” in private messages, suggesting she was using the pop star’s influence as leverage.

While this legal drama has been making waves, sources say Lively has no interest in letting it overshadow Swift’s big night supporting Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs.

No Super Bowl Appearance for Blake

According to insiders, Lively never planned on attending the Super Bowl with Swift this year.

Last season, she was seen cheering from the VIP box alongside Swift and a star-studded crew.

But with all the headlines surrounding her legal battle, Lively reportedly wants to avoid unnecessary attention.

“Blake wouldn’t want to take the focus off Taylor and Travis,” a source shared.

“Even if she was invited, she wouldn’t go. This isn’t about any kind of falling out.”

Promotional Duties Looming

While Lively is currently enjoying some downtime at home in New York City with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and their four children, she may soon have to step back into the public eye.

Her upcoming film, Another Simple Favor, a sequel to her 2018 hit A Simple Favor, is set to premiere in May 2025.

According to sources close to the production, she may be contractually obligated to promote the film, despite her current preference for staying under the radar.

Taylor Swift’s Name Caught in the Crossfire

As Baldoni and Lively’s legal battle unfolds, Swift’s name continues to pop up in unexpected ways.

According to Baldoni’s lawsuit, Lively allegedly used her connection with Swift to push for changes in It Ends With Us.

He claimed Swift was unknowingly pulled into a meeting with him at Lively’s home, leading to speculation that the actress was leveraging her powerful friendship to influence the project.

Reports also suggest Swift was blindsided by these claims, with sources saying she resents being dragged into the drama.

She was reportedly baffled that Lively referred to her as a “dragon” and has since distanced herself from the situation.

Friendship Status: Complicated?

Lively and Swift have shared a decade-long friendship, celebrating milestones together and even name-dropping Lively’s kids in Swift’s music.

However, sources say there has been a subtle shift in their dynamic since the It Ends With Us controversy began.

While Swift has always admired Lively’s bold personality, she reportedly tried to help her friend “tone it down” in the past, knowing that her outspoken nature could sometimes land her in trouble.

For now, Swift seems focused on her relationship with Kelce and her own career, while Lively navigates the ongoing legal battle with Baldoni.

Whether this drama will permanently affect their friendship remains to be seen.

What’s Next for Lively?

As legal proceedings continue, Lively may soon have to face the public again.

Despite staying out of the spotlight for now, insiders say she knows she can’t hide forever.

With Another Simple Favor’s release just months away, she may have no choice but to return to red carpets and press junkets.

For now, she remains at home, prioritizing her family and avoiding unnecessary stress.

But with new developments in the lawsuit and continued media scrutiny, it’s clear that the drama is far from over.

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