Taylor Swift is shocked and hurt by her longtime friend Blake Lively. According to an exclusive source, the pop sensation feels used after Lively dragged her into a legal drama with Justin Baldoni.
The texts that started it all
The tension began when texts allegedly sent by Blake Lively were revealed in a countersuit filed by her It Ends With Usco-star and director, Justin Baldoni. The texts refer to Lively’s “dragons,” sparking confusion and suspicion.
Lively’s message, according to Baldoni’s amended complaint, said: “If you ever get around to watching Game of Thrones, you’ll appreciate that I’m Khaleesi, and like her, I happen to have a few dragons. For better or worse, but usually for better. Because my dragons also protect those I fight for. So really we all benefit from those gorgeous monsters of mine. You will too, I can promise you.”
Was Swift one of Blake’s dragons?
Many believe Lively was talking about her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and Swift. Baldoni seemed to confirm this, mentioning Swift in a text to Lively. “I really love what you did,” he wrote, “It really does [help] a lot. Makes it so much more fun and interesting. (And I would have felt that way without Ryan and Taylor).”
Swift’s anger and disappointment
Sources close to Swift reveal the singer is angry and disappointed by the whole situation. “Taylor really wishes Blake hadn’t dragged her into this whole mess,” the insider claims. Swift, who values her true friendships, feels used by Lively’s actions. “She doesn’t appreciate being referred to as one of Blake’s dragons,” the source adds. Swift reportedly wants no part in the drama and is frustrated by being involved in a legal battle she never asked for.
The friendship that started in 2015
The duo’s friendship goes way back to 2015. It started after Blake shared a photo from a L’Oreal campaign, which paid homage to Swift’s “Bad Blood” music video. Swift took notice, and they began spending more time together. However, their bond seems to be tested now, with Swift avoiding any public involvement in Lively’s latest project.
Swift’s silence on It Ends With Us
When It Ends With Us hit theaters in August 2024, Swift didn’t share any support for the movie, unlike her usual habit of promoting her friends’ projects. For example, she encouraged fans to watch Zoë Kravitz’s Blink Twice, but kept quietabout Lively’s film, despite their close relationship.
Will Swift and Lively repair their friendship?
Swift’s silence hasn’t gone unnoticed. While she’s normally very vocal about her friends’ work, she’s stayed out of this situation, not wanting to be tied to the controversy. The movie, which centers on an abusive relationship, has been the subject of much attention. Swift’s absence from the conversation only fueled speculation about the state of her friendship with Lively.
As of now, reps for Swift, Lively, and Baldoni have not responded to requests for comment.
