Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's Friendship Halted Amid Lawsuit Drama

As of October 4th, 2025, the once close friendship between actors Blake Lively and Taylor Swift appears to have hit a rough patch. Lively recently showed public support for Swift by liking the singer's Instagram post announcing the release of her twelfth studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl." However, this gesture comes amid reports that the two stars "aren't speaking" due to Lively's ongoing lawsuit with her "It Ends with Us" co-star, Justin Baldoni.

The rift reportedly followed Lively's sexual harassment case against Baldoni. Documents from last September indicated that Swift had previously been subpoenaed by Baldoni's legal team, though the summons was later dropped. A source close to Swift told People magazine in May that "their friendship has halted" and "Taylor wants no part in this drama." Another insider noted the two are "taking some space" from each other, despite their close bond since 2015, with Swift even being a godparent to Lively's children.

Swift has spoken about the effects of public judgment on her life, emphasizing that she makes her own decisions about people based on their actions, not just what others say. Fans have speculated about potential references to Lively in Swift's new album, particularly in the song "Cancelled!" However, a source said the situation made Swift feel "used" and that she "really wishes Blake hadn't dragged her into this whole situation."