Blake Lively’s friendship with Taylor Swift remains strained, even after Lively’s legal win in her case against Justin Baldoni, raising questions about the Blake Lively friendship status after Justin Baldoni lawsuit events. On June 9, a federal judge dismissed Baldoni’s lawsuit, but the gap between the two celebrities has yet to close, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Lively’s Legal Win Does Not Mend Rift With Swift
Despite news of her courtroom success, Lively, 37, and Swift, 35, have not repaired their friendship. Lively recently ended a high-profile legal dispute with her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Baldoni. However, a source revealed,
“Although it was great news for Blake, she hasn’t rekindled her friendship with Taylor yet,”
—source. This splits public attention between Lively’s personal and legal challenges.
The situation intensified when Baldoni, best known for Jane the Virgin, countersued Lively for defamation and extortion in January, pulling Swift unexpectedly into the public legal drama. The source added,
“Taylor has not been in touch with Blake and still does not want to discuss anything to do with the lawsuit.”
—source. Lively reportedly remains eager for a reconciliation, but all indications suggest,
“but as of now, there is still distance.”
—source
How Taylor Swift Became Involved in Legal Dispute
Baldoni’s complaint alleged that Lively used her relationship with Swift, a multiple Grammy Award winner, to influence creative decisions in their film. According to a source,
“Taylor was shocked to be referred to in work messages sent to Blake’s director and to be brought into this,”
—source. Swift became further entangled when Baldoni’s legal team subpoenaed her regarding her role in the film’s soundtrack, though Swift’s involvement was limited to lending a song and she maintained she had no creative input.
After the subpoena was issued, Swift’s legal counsel worked to have it quashed. Lively’s spokesperson commented,
“We supported the efforts of Taylor’s team to quash these inappropriate subpoenas directed to her counsel, and we will continue to stand up for any third party who is unjustly harassed or threatened in the process,”
—Lively’s rep. By May, the subpoena was officially withdrawn.
Latest Court Developments and Continuing Legal Battle
The legal dispute saw a major turning point when, on June 9, a federal judge ruled in favor of Lively and dismissed Baldoni’s lawsuit. Though he may file an amended complaint by June 23, Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, responded to the setback and stated,
“march forward with the same confidence that we had when Ms. Lively and her cohorts initiated this battle.”
—Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s attorney. The court case, with allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, is scheduled for trial in March 2026. Both Lively and Baldoni have categorically denied any wrongdoing.
Lively’s Response and Moving Forward
Those close to Lively describe her as relieved yet still recovering from the trauma of intense public scrutiny. As explained by a source,
“Blake feels vindicated and is hopeful the worst is over. This has been her worst living nightmare, and she feels relief as she is able to move forward with her life,”
—source. The same person notes,
“It’s been tough dealing with everything publicly, but she’s starting to feel less shame now and more confident being in public.”
—source
While Blake Lively continues to rebuild after the lawsuit’s turmoil, her hopes for reconciliation with Taylor Swift remain uncertain. Us Weekly has sought comment from representatives for both Lively and Swift. The prolonged legal battle has affected not only their once-close friendship but has also placed both figures under the spotlight for their roles within Hollywood’s complex social circles. This unresolved tension may persist as the March 2026 trial date approaches, leaving fans and observers monitoring the Blake Lively friendship status after Justin Baldoni lawsuit developments closely.
