Taylor Swift has always been a supportive friend to Blake Lively, but insiders reveal that years before Lively’s ongoing legal battles with her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni, Swift tried to help her close friend “tone down” her “ballsy” nature.

Lively, known for her outspoken, no-holds-barred personality, has been accused of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign against Baldoni in a bombshell lawsuit that shook Hollywood last year.

The Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni

The feud between Lively and Baldoni has taken a personal toll, with Lively’s past behavior now coming under intense public scrutiny.

As part of his countersuit, Baldoni accused Lively of using Taylor Swift’s influence to intimidate him during a tense meeting about the edits made to a rooftop scene for “It Ends With Us.”

The actor alleges that Swift made him feel pressured to comply with Lively’s demands for the script.

Swift’s Efforts to Guide Lively’s Bold Nature

Despite the mounting drama, insiders claim that Taylor Swift has always admired Lively’s boldness.

“Taylor appreciates Blake for being a ‘ballsy chick’ who speaks her mind,” a source shared.

However, Swift has reportedly tried in the past to help her friend adopt a more subtle approach to certain situations.

“Taylor saw a reflection of herself in Blake, but with a key difference: Blake tends to go full throttle without holding back,” another insider explained.

While Swift had hoped to help Lively tone things down, she’s now aware that her friend is unlikely to change.

Taylor’s Backing Away from the Drama

In the midst of this legal circus, Swift has reportedly distanced herself from the ongoing conflict.

The singer, who values her personal image, is said to be uncomfortable with her involvement in Lively’s legal issues.

“For now, Taylor is taking a step back, not wanting to get tangled further into this mess,” an insider revealed.

Swift was reportedly blindsided when she was dragged into the dispute, particularly when Lively appeared to threaten Baldoni with comparisons to the powerful character Khaleesi from “Game of Thrones.”

The Role of Taylor Swift’s Music in the Lawsuit

Interestingly, Swift’s music has become a focal point in the legal battle.

Baldoni’s lawsuit claims that Lively leveraged her friendship with Swift to get her way during the making of the film.

According to Baldoni, Lively even threatened to withhold her approval of a film trailer unless she was granted additional time to work on the movie’s cut with her personal editor.

The track “My Tears Ricochet” from Swift’s 2020 album folklore was allegedly used as a bargaining chip in these negotiations.

Swift’s Public Appearances Amidst the Drama

Despite the ongoing tension, Taylor Swift showed her support for Lively during the early days of the legal dispute.

In August 2024, Swift welcomed Lively to her Rhode Island home, offering her a place to relax and escape the public frenzy.

However, Lively’s controversial behavior, including being accused of “tone-deaf” marketing for the movie and her seemingly rude interactions with reporters, did not help her public image during this time.

The Fallout and Swift’s Stance Moving Forward

In recent months, the legal drama between Lively and Baldoni has continued to evolve, with Swift now backing away from the situation.

While the two women remain close, the friendship has clearly been affected by the ongoing legal battles.

Swift’s supporters were taken aback by her decision to step back, given her long-standing bond with Lively, but it’s clear that the actress’s personal and professional turmoil has caused a shift in their dynamic.

Despite the legal challenges, the movie “It Ends With Us” was a box-office success, grossing $351 million globally.

As the saga continues to unfold, both Lively and Baldoni maintain their innocence, and the question remains whether their fractured relationships can ever be repaired.

The sequel to the book, It Starts With Us, has yet to receive any updates on a film adaptation.

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