What happened between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively?

Despite Blake Lively publicly supporting Taylor Swift's new album, the two stars' friendship has reportedly halted due to Lively's ongoing lawsuit with her co-star, Justin Baldoni.

Why did Taylor Swift feel "used" in the Blake Lively situation?

A source said the lawsuit drama involving Lively has dragged Swift into the situation, making her feel "used" and wishing Lively hadn't involved her.

What are fans speculating about in Taylor Swift's new album?

Fans have speculated that Swift's song "Cancelled!" may contain references to Lively, particularly the lyrics about "girlboss" and "Gucci and scandal."

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

4 Oct

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Summary

Blake Lively publicly supported Taylor Swift's new album release
Lively and Swift "aren't speaking" due to Lively's lawsuit with co-star
Swift feels "used" as Lively's lawsuit drama has involved her

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.