Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s decade-long friendship may be hitting a rocky patch — and fans are stunned.
Multiple sources confirm the two stars are “not speaking” right now, with insiders revealing that their once-close bond has been under heavy strain for months. The reported fallout stems from Blake’s ongoing legal battle with her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni, where Swift’s name unexpectedly got pulled into the mix.
How Taylor Swift Got Pulled Into the Legal Drama
Back in January 2025, Baldoni’s legal team filed a complaint alleging that Swift pressured him to accept rewrites from Blake Lively on the film. The claim was later dismissed, but the damage was done — Taylor’s name was suddenly tied to a lawsuit she had nothing to do with.
In May, Baldoni’s team dropped a subpoena aimed at Swift, but her reps blasted it as “tabloid clickbait” designed to drag her into the feud for headlines rather than facts. Insiders say this public involvement left Taylor “really hurt”, especially since Blake’s name was at the center of the case.
The Song That Sparked Even More Speculation
Just as things seemed to quiet down, Taylor Swift announced her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, dropping October 3. On it is a track titled “Ruin the Friendship” — a name fans instantly connected to Blake Lively.
Swift revealed she wrote and recorded the album while touring Europe on the Eras Tour. But because of the timing — and the tense headlines surrounding her connection to Blake’s lawsuit — fans are speculating the song may be a pointed reference to their friendship.
The State of Their Relationship Now
While neither Swift nor Lively has spoken publicly about the feud, insiders paint a complicated picture:
- In April, sources said Taylor felt “betrayed” after being tied to Blake’s lawsuit.
- By May, another insider said the two were “taking some space” but not officially ending their friendship.
- By July, sources suggested the women were trying to be “on good terms,” but admitted their friendship was “not the same as before.”
Given Swift’s history of weaving personal experiences into her music, fans will be dissecting “Ruin the Friendship” line by line when the album drops.
A Once-Close Friendship
The fallout stings more because of how close the two women once were. Their friendship dates back to 2014, with Blake and husband Ryan Reynolds becoming part of Swift’s famous “squad.” Taylor is even the godmother to their daughter James, who famously appears on her 2017 track “Gorgeous.” Blake and Ryan’s daughters James, Inez, and Betty are also name-dropped in Taylor’s Folklore album.
Now, Swifties and Blake’s fans alike are left wondering: is this just a temporary rift, or the end of one of Hollywood’s most unexpected but beloved friendships?
What’s Next
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl releases on October 3, 2025, and all eyes will be on “Ruin the Friendship.” Whether it’s truly about Blake Lively or not, the speculation has already turned their rumored fallout into one of the most shocking celebrity stories of the year.