Once considered one of Hollywood’s most adored friendships, the bond between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively appears to have completely unraveled.
What began as a supportive sisterhood — with Swift even acting as godmother to Lively’s three daughters — has now devolved into a cold war of silence, betrayal, and alleged legal threats.
Now, insiders claim that Lively is “begging” Swift to give her another chance through a series of desperate messages. But Swift, feeling exploited and betrayed, is reportedly not budging.
A Decade-Long Friendship In Ruins
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Taylor Swift, 35, and Blake Lively, 37, shared a close friendship for nearly ten years. The two were often spotted together at events, vacationing, and supporting each other both publicly and privately.
Swift had become so close to Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds that she was named godmother to their three daughters — James, 10, Inez, 8, and Betty, 5.
However, things took a dramatic turn in recent months, and according to sources, the final straw came when Lively allegedly threatened to release a decade’s worth of private messages unless Swift publicly supported her in a high-profile legal battle.
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively are reportedly on a break from their friendship amid legal drama involving Justin Baldoni.
Sources say tensions rose after Lively allegedly pressured Swift for support. 👀 pic.twitter.com/3JQykv1lKz
— What’s Trending (@WhatsTrending) May 16, 2025
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Blake Lively’s Legal Battle With Justin Baldoni
The rift reportedly began last December when Lively filed a lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and attempting to smear her reputation.
In response, Baldoni filed a countersuit claiming defamation and naming both Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds.
The bombshell filing included screenshots of emails and text exchanges that also implicated Swift. In one message, Lively allegedly referred to herself as “Khaleesi,” a nod to the powerful Game of Thrones character, and described Swift as one of her “dragons.”
The court documents further claimed that Swift was present at a meeting between Baldoni, Lively, and Reynolds at their New York penthouse.
Taylor Swift is the godmother of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ kids. 🥰 pic.twitter.com/ew0F6e4Blh
— E! News (@enews) July 26, 2024
However, a source close to Swift disputed this timeline, insisting that the singer only arrived after the meeting had begun and played no role in the discussion.
Regardless of her level of involvement, the very mention of Swift’s name in the lawsuit appears to have been enough for the singer to cut all ties.
Swift Feels Betrayed And Exploited
According to a source who spoke to the Daily Mail, Swift feels deeply betrayed by Lively, particularly given the personal nature of their decade-long friendship.
“There is no recovering from this,” the insider said. “Their friendship is done.”
“What Blake has done was exploit the Godmother of her children and manipulate the public into thinking that she was watching out for her best interests,” the source added, implying that Lively’s legal tactics were not only self-serving but damaging to Swift’s reputation.
Lively’s Groveling Attempts Fall Flat
Despite Swift’s silence, Lively has reportedly not given up on mending the broken relationship.
“Even though Taylor has totally cut ties with her, Blake hasn’t with Taylor,” a source revealed.
“She’s been reaching out to her with texts, voicemails and even emails begging to mend what they once had. Blake isn’t giving up on trying to get her friendship with Taylor back on track.”
Unfortunately for Lively, all attempts at reconciliation have been met with a wall of silence.
It appears Blake Lively’s case against Justin Baldoni is crumbling as she loses credibility and allies like Taylor Swift pic.twitter.com/g73VoX71bX
— Zack Peter (@justplainzack) May 19, 2025
“Taylor hasn’t responded to any of Blake’s pleas,” the insider continued. “She’s ignored all her grovelling excuses. The missives explain there must be some misunderstanding on Taylor’s part and that she would never do anything to harm their ten years of closeness and personal secrets.”
While Lively’s efforts to rebuild the relationship seem heartfelt, Swift has reportedly made up her mind.
“Taylor obviously still means so much to Blake, but Taylor’s totally done with her and as of right now, no requests will mend their bond as far as she’s concerned,” the source stated.
A Friendship That May Never Be Repaired
The collapse of the Swift-Lively friendship is a stark reminder of how fragile even the strongest relationships can become in the spotlight of fame, legal battles, and personal loyalty.
While Lively continues to reach out, hoping for a second chance, Swift’s silence is resounding — and seemingly final.
Whether time can eventually heal this deep rift remains to be seen. But for now, Taylor Swift is standing firm, and Blake Lively is left hoping that her words — once filled with apologies — may someday be enough to spark forgiveness.
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