Taylor Swift and Blake
Lively
have shared a strong friendship for years, but recent legal issues surrounding Lively have sparked speculation about their bond. Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others. The case has drawn attention to Swift due to claims that she may have influenced certain events related to the dispute.
According to People magazine, Baldoni has accused Lively of making script changes to the upcoming film It Ends With Us, in which they both star. He has further alleged that Reynolds and Swift pressured him into accepting these revisions. The lawsuit references a meeting at Lively and Reynolds’ home, where a well-known celebrity allegedly voiced support for Lively’s script changes. While Swift’s name was not explicitly mentioned in the legal documents, certain messages submitted as evidence have led to speculation about her involvement.
One of Baldoni’s messages to Lively reportedly stated, "I really love what you did... (And I would have felt that way without Ryan and Taylor)." This statement, as cited by news sources, has raised questions about the role Swift may have played in the situation.
Despite the legal battle, there is no clear evidence that it has caused a rift between Swift and Lively. The two have been close since 2015, frequently spending time together. Lively even directed Swift’s music video for I Bet You Think About Me, and Swift named characters in her song Betty after Lively’s children.
Although rumors have surfaced regarding Swift’s involvement in the dispute, neither she nor her representatives have publicly addressed the situation. Some fans have expressed concern over whether this legal battle could affect her friendship with Lively, but no confirmed reports suggest any fallout between them.
The lawsuit remains unresolved, and many are waiting to see how it unfolds. Given the involvement of well-known celebrities, the case has drawn widespread media attention. Swift has chosen to stay silent on the matter, while Lively and Reynolds have also refrained from making public statements.
As of now, it is unclear how this situation will impact the relationships between those involved. However, fans of Swift and Lively continue to support them, hoping that their friendship remains unaffected by the controversy