Blake Lively and Taylor Swift have maintained a friendship for nearly ten years, frequently sharing public support on social media. However, in early 2025, tension arose when Swift was indirectly involved in a dispute between Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni, raising questions about the state of their relationship. Despite these concerns, Lively recently made a quiet but clear gesture that reaffirms their bond.
Background of the Dispute Involving Justin Baldoni
The conflict came to light when Justin Baldoni, known for his role as Rafael on Jane the Virgin, filed court documents revealing a contentious moment with Blake Lively. Baldoni included a text message in which Lively referred to Taylor Swift as a “gorgeous monster” always siding with her. Baldoni also claimed that Swift was present during a difficult meeting where Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds pressured him to accept Lively’s revised version of a key scene called the rooftop scene in the film It Ends With Us.
This legal drama sparked speculation among fans, especially after Lively, who had been a fixture at Swift’s Super Bowl appearances, was absent from the 2024 event. Many wondered if the apparent on-screen fallout had affected their off-screen friendship.
Blake Lively’s Demonstrated Support for Taylor Swift’s Album
Swift released her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on October 3, 2024. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the album sold 2.7 million copies on its first day, marking the second-largest sales week for an album, behind only Adele’s 25, which sold 3.8 million in its debut week. On the day of the album drop, Lively gently showed her support by liking Swift’s social media post featuring photos of the singer in sparkling attire for the new album’s artwork.
Swift shared a poetic caption alongside the photos:
“Tonight all these lives converge here. The mosaics of laughter and cocktails of tears. Where fraternal souls sing identical things. And it’s beautiful. It’s rapturous. It is frightening.”
Taylor, 35, expressed pride in the album and gratitude to producers Max Martin and Shellback, who have been pivotal contributors to her biggest hits, including Style, Blank Space, and Out of the Woods. The reunion with Max Martin was eagerly awaited by fans.
Possible References to Blake Lively in Taylor Swift’s New Songs
Although Swift and Lively have not been publicly seen together since October 2024, fans believe the song Cancelled! from the new album hints that their friendship remains intact. The lyrics include:
“Good thing I like my friends cancelled. I like ’em cloaked in Gucci and scandal.”
Fans note that Lively has famously worn Gucci at high-profile events like the Met Gala in 2013 and 2014.
The following line,
“Like my whiskey sour, and poison thorny flowers,”
also stands out, as flowers were a prominent theme in the promotion of Lively’s film It Ends With Us during 2024, adding fuel to the speculation.
Still, some fans remain skeptical, discussing on Reddit that Cancelled! might portray a more complicated, possibly frosty relationship, describing it as a “frenemy” song. Another track from the album, Ruin the Friendship, was initially thought to be about Lively but instead appears to explore romantic tension between friends and the risks involved if a relationship is pursued.
Significance of Lively’s Gesture and What Lies Ahead
Blake Lively’s low-key social media action of liking Swift’s post amid the surrounding drama serves as a powerful reaffirmation of their longstanding camaraderie. In an atmosphere of rising tension fueled by legal disputes and public speculation, this subtle move speaks volumes about the resilience of their connection.
Given their decade-long friendship and public displays of mutual support, fans may continue to watch closely for signs of reconciliation or further developments. Lively’s quiet endorsement suggests that, despite external challenges, the bond she shares with Taylor Swift remains meaningful and alive.
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