The crucial role Taylor Swift could play in Lively-Baldoni case

What seemed like an unbreakable friendship between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively has now hit a major snag. Just one year ago, these two stars were inseparable, laughing and celebrating together. But now, things are very different.

The once unbreakable bond

Last year, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively were spotted together at the Super Bowl. They were the picture of friendship—hugging, laughing, and sharing drinks. They even caught the cameras’ attention, nearly overshadowing Taylor’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, claimed victory.

Fast forward to today, and the once strong bond between the two women seems to be unraveling. The cause? A shocking lawsuit filed by Blake Lively in December, accusing her co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of It Ends with Us.

Taylor Swift’s silence speaks volumes

When Blake made the serious accusation, Taylor Swift chose to remain silent. That was just the beginning of what appears to be a deepening rift between the two. The situation took another dramatic turn when Baldoni filed a countersuit in January. His filing included screenshots of text messages, in which Lively reportedly referred to Swift as one of her “dragons”—a reference to Game of Thrones.

A source close to Taylor revealed that the singer, who is godmother to three of Blake’s children, felt “used” by her friend. According to this insider, Taylor took a step back from their friendship, feeling the weight of the situation. Another source echoed this, noting, “Taylor appears to be distancing herself from Blake, despite being a godmother to her children.”

A history of supporting sexual assault victims

Taylor Swift is no stranger to the topic of sexual assault. In 2017, she won a high-profile case against former DJ David Mueller, who she accused of groping her during a 2013 event. After Mueller tried to sue her for defamation, Taylor counter-sued for a symbolic $1, winning the case and pledging her support to sexual assault victims.

Her support for victims continued in 2016 when she donated $250,000 to pop star Kesha to aid her legal battle against her former producer, Dr. Luke, whom Kesha accused of sexual assault and abuse. Kesha’s case reached a resolution in 2023, though Dr. Luke has consistently denied the allegations.

Would Taylor swift have stayed silent?

Given Taylor’s history of advocating for sexual assault victims, it raises the question: why hasn’t she publicly supported Blake Lively? The insider emphasized Taylor’s track record, stating, “Taylor is a sexual assault victim who has spent years fighting for justice. If she truly supported Blake, wouldn’t she use her platform to stand by her?”

Representatives for both Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have declined to comment on the matter, leaving the public to speculate.

The impact on Justin Baldoni’s defense

As the legal battle continues, some believe Taylor’s silence could have significant consequences. “Some people feel Taylor should be using her platform to rally her fans in support of what’s right,” the source said. “Instead, she’s staying out of the public eye, and this could work in Justin Baldoni’s favor.”

In his countersuit, Baldoni claims Blake used her celebrity status, including her famous friend Taylor Swift, to intimidate him. He alleges that Swift’s presence at a meeting—alongside Blake and her husband, Ryan Reynolds—was meant to pressure him into accepting script changes Blake had made to the It Ends with Us adaptation.

Baldoni claims that the underlying message of having Taylor there was that he needed to comply with Blake’s wishes. However, Taylor has yet to respond to these allegations.

Is Taylor Swift the “smoking gun”?

The legal battle is heating up, and sources now say Taylor Swift’s refusal to publicly back her longtime friend could be a critical turning point. “If Taylor does not believe Blake,” the insider warned, “she will be the smoking gun in this case.”

With Taylor’s silence now playing such a central role, it seems that her friendship with Blake Lively may be on the brink of collapse. As this legal drama unfolds, the public continues to watch closely, wondering if Taylor will eventually take a stand—or if her absence will speak louder than words.