Lately, fans and followers have been buzzing about Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s relationship after claims surfaced that Taylor deleted photos of Blake from her Instagram.
The rumors came amid a swirl of legal drama involving Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and Taylor’s longtime nemesis Scooter Braun, which has people wondering if friendships are breaking down behind the scenes.
Fans Notice Missing Photos and Jump to Conclusions
Many fans noticed that several photos showing Taylor and Blake together—moments that used to be easy to find—have disappeared from Taylor’s Instagram.
This led to speculation that Taylor was trying to erase Blake from her social media following some recent tension between Blake and Justin Baldoni, who is currently embroiled in lawsuits.
Critics of Blake took this as proof that Taylor was distancing herself from the actress.
But, if you know Taylor’s social media history, there’s actually a lot more to the story.
Taylor’s Social Media “Cleanse” From 2017 Is the Real Explanation
Back in August 2017, Taylor Swift surprised everyone by wiping her social media accounts clean.
She deleted headers and posts across all platforms, including Instagram, as part of a promotional reset for her album Reputation which dropped later that year.
So many of the photos fans think were recently removed—like the cute snap of Taylor with a koala while Blake petted it, or the charming pumpkin pie photo Blake gave Taylor—actually disappeared as part of that 2017 purge, long before any drama between the two women or the current lawsuits.
Flashback to Sweet Memories Between Taylor and Blake
Before the rumors and legal battles, Taylor and Blake’s friendship seemed warm and genuine.
One famous Instagram post from Taylor’s side included a heartfelt birthday shoutout to Blake: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAKE! You’re a wonderful friend, to humans and koalas alike.
I absolutely love you.” Looking back, that message now feels bittersweet considering the fallout.
Another beloved memory was a fun photo from a theme park in Australia where the two friends jumped midair in front of a theater marquee, with Taylor calling it “such an amazing day off.”
These moments remind fans how close the pair once were.
Blake Still Shows Up in Taylor’s Instagram, Just Less Often
Despite fewer photos of just the two of them, Blake hasn’t vanished completely from Taylor’s account.
She appears in group shots, like a 2019 Christmas party photo with many of Taylor’s squad members.
In one shot, Blake beams as her husband Ryan Reynolds kisses her cheek while Taylor and her producer Jack Antonoff share laughs nearby.
The Online Debate Gets Heated but Facts Matter
Some social media users tried to push the idea that Taylor recently deleted Blake photos, but others pointed out that Taylor’s post purge happened years ago, not recently.
A Reddit user claiming the posts were deleted defended their stance by saying, “No one claimed [the posts] were deleted recently.
Not once.” But fans fired back, explaining that not everyone follows every detail of Taylor’s social media moves, which makes confusion understandable.
Legal Battles Add Fuel to the Fire
While Taylor and Blake’s friendship has been under public scrutiny, Justin Baldoni’s legal fight with Blake and others keeps making headlines.
His $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake, Ryan Reynolds, Blake’s publicist, and The New York Times was recently dismissed by a judge.
However, Baldoni’s lawyer cautioned that this ruling isn’t the end of the road—they can still refile parts of the case by June 23.
That means the drama isn’t quite over, and the complicated web connecting Taylor, Blake, Justin, and Scooter Braun continues to unfold.
Moving Forward Amidst Friendship Changes and Courtroom Drama
Since the fallout, Blake has expressed appreciation for other artists like Cynthia Erivo on social media, which some fans interpreted as subtle jabs at her former friend Taylor.
Meanwhile, Taylor remains focused on her career and music, navigating both personal and legal storms with her usual grace.