Has Taylor Swift Cut Ties With Blake Lively Because of Lively’s Legal Drama?
There seems to be trouble in paradise between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift. The longtime besties are now making headlines but not because of their celebrity friendship. Instead, reports suggest that Swift did not invite Lively to the Super Bowl, sparking speculation about a rift between the two.
Lively, who cheered alongside Swift at last year’s game, was noticeably absent from the 2025 Super Bowl showdown, where Swift watched her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs play. While some saw this as a clear snub, insiders insist there’s more to the story.
Legal Drama and The “Dragon” Text
The supposed distance between Lively and Swift comes amid Lively’s legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni. In a jaw-dropping $400 million lawsuit, Baldoni accused Lively of trying to hijack his film, allegedly using Swift’s name to gain leverage. According to TMZ, Swift was blindsided by the whole situation, especially after learning that Lively reportedly called her a “dragon” in text messages, comparing herself to Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi.
Swift apparently felt used in the feud, particularly after a tense meeting where she unknowingly walked into a confrontation between Lively and Baldoni. Sources claim Swift resents being dragged into the drama, making things awkward between her and Lively.
No Invite, But No Hard Feelings?
Despite the growing speculation, insiders close to both stars insist there’s no bad blood—at least, not from Swift’s side.
“Taylor is not shading Blake [nor] is she trying to teach her a lesson. It isn’t like that. Even if Taylor did invite Blake, Blake would not come,” an insider told Daily Mail. “She would never want to make Taylor’s big night…about her.”
While Lively was left out of Swift’s Super Bowl guest list, sources claim she wouldn’t have gone anyway, opting to lay low amid her ongoing legal battles.
Blake’s PR Nightmare
Lively’s legal woes aren’t just affecting her friendship with Swift. Old clips of the actress resurfaced online, with critics claiming she has a reputation for being difficult. Insiders suggest Swift once tried to help Lively “tone down” her bold personality, but it never quite worked.
“Taylor admires that Blake Lively is a ballsy chick who speaks her mind,” a source revealed. “The main difference between them is that Taylor is more subtle. Blake has always gone full-throttle about everything,” the insider continued.
The same source concluded, “Right now, while they’re still close, there’s a slight shift because of the It Ends With Us drama. Taylor doesn’t like the fact that she’s been dragged into it.”
Adding to the tension, Lively is suing the film’s director in a separate $250 million lawsuit, claiming sexual harassment on set. With legal battles piling up, sources say she’s staying out of the spotlight, focusing on her family, and avoiding unnecessary public appearances.
Whether Swift and Lively will patch things up remains to be seen. As of the moment, it looks like the pop queen is keeping her inner circle drama-free.
