Taylor Swift’s involvement in Blake Lively’s messy legal battle with Justin Baldoni has caused a major rift in their long-time friendship.
Sources now say that the two aren’t in touch anymore, with Swift, 35, reportedly cutting off communication with Lively, 37.
A Step Back and Missing Invitations
It seems like the fallout between the two has grown, especially after Swift chose to skip the SNL 50th Anniversary Special, where Lively was set to attend.
“Taylor is not communicating with Blake,” said a source close to the situation.
“She was invited to SNL50, but with Blake and Kim Kardashian there, it was the last place she would’ve wanted to be.”
Swift Reflects on Friendships Amid Legal Drama
The whirlwind surrounding Lively has left Swift questioning the people around her.
Another insider shared, “Taylor is evaluating which of her friends are good for her and who might be using her name for personal gain, especially after what happened with Blake.”
The singer is also focused on her new album, hoping to avoid any further drama that could harm her career.
When Was the Last Time They Were Seen Together?
It’s been four months since the pair were last seen together.
Their last public outing was a double date in October when Lively and Swift were spotted with their respective partners, Ryan Reynolds and Travis Kelce, in New York City.
The Super Bowl Snub
In another sign that their friendship might be on the rocks, Lively didn’t attend the Super Bowl with Swift this year.
Instead, the pop star spent the event with collaborator Ice Spice, influencer Ashley Avignone, and Haim sisters Alana, Este, and Danielle, fueling speculation about their strained relationship.
Swift’s Unexpected Role in the Legal Battle
Swift was drawn into the legal drama last month when Baldoni filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for $400 million.
In his court filing, Baldoni claimed that Lively used Swift to intimidate him during a meeting about changes to a scene in It Ends with Us, even suggesting that Swift made him feel pressured to follow Lively’s script revisions.
A Shocking Game of Thrones Reference
In the midst of the legal battle, Lively reportedly made a reference to her favorite Game of Thrones character, Daenerys Targaryen, aka Khaleesi, during text messages to Baldoni.
She referred to Reynolds and Swift as her “dragons.”
According to a source, Swift was shocked by this, especially since she had never planned to be involved in the meeting but ended up there unexpectedly.
Accusations and Counterclaims
Baldoni further claimed that Lively leveraged her friendship with Swift to get her way behind the scenes.
He said she threatened to contact Swift to use her 2020 track “My Tears Ricochet” in the film if she didn’t get what she wanted.
Both Lively and Reynolds have denied all accusations made by Baldoni, while he continues to deny the allegations brought by Lively.
A Decade-Long Friendship Now in Question
Swift and Lively’s decade-long friendship had been seen as one of the closest in Hollywood, with Swift even referencing Lively’s children in her music.
But their bond now appears to be at a breaking point, with Lively’s lawsuit and the resulting public spectacle potentially putting a permanent strain on their relationship.
The Fallout Continues
As the drama unfolds, Lively and Reynolds seem to have addressed the situation with some humor, albeit awkwardly.
At the SNL50 special, Reynolds made a joke about the ongoing media storm, which viewers quickly took to mean an attempt to recover some public favor after months of negative headlines.
Many critics felt the comment wasn’t well received, with many accusing the couple of using humor to deflect from their serious legal troubles.
Lively’s Allegations Against Baldoni
The legal saga started last year when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment in a bombshell lawsuit.
She claimed he showed explicit content, made inappropriate comments about her weight and appearance, and even entered her trailer while she was naked.
Lively also accused him of allowing his friends to watch her film intimate scenes, which she said created a “hostile work environment.” Baldoni has denied these allegations, and both Lively and Reynolds have denied the claims made against them in court.
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