Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s friendship appears to have unraveled following a high-profile legal battle involving actor-director Justin Baldoni, with sources confirming the two have not spoken since late 2024.
Rumors of a quiet reunion between the longtime friends have been dismissed by insiders, who say Swift and Lively have had no contact since the controversy erupted. Once frequently photographed together, the pair have not been seen publicly or privately in nearly a year.
The fallout began when Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, her co-star and director in It Ends with Us. In response, Baldoni launched a $400 million countersuit for defamation and extortion. Although his case was later dismissed, court documents revealed that Lively had referred to her husband Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift as her “dragons,” implying their influence and support in the dispute. Baldoni’s legal team claimed this suggested he was up against two of the most powerful celebrities in the world.
Sources close to Swift say she felt “used” by the situation and was deeply upset that Lively had involved her without consent. The singer reportedly viewed the reference as manipulative and damaging, especially given the public nature of the legal battle. “She really hates that Blake would even think like that, let alone write the things she did in that text,” one insider said.
Swift’s recent song “Cancelled,” from her album The Life of a Showgirl, has fueled speculation that it was inspired by the breakdown of this friendship. In the track, she sings, “Good thing I like my friends cancelled, I like ’em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal,” a line many fans believe points directly to Lively.
Despite earlier claims of reconciliation, multiple sources confirm that Swift and Lively remain estranged, with no signs of a renewed connection. The situation has cast a shadow over one of Hollywood’s most visible friendships and highlighted the risks of personal ties becoming entangled in legal drama.
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