Debunking Taylor Swift’s “Ruin the Friendship” Blake Lively Theories

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Taylor Swift is not going to get lost in these petty things. 

Following her disclosure of the track list for “The Life of a Showgirl” on Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, some astute fans speculated that song six, titled “Ruin the Friendship,” might be hinting at a strained friendship between her and Blake Lively due to her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni.

However, others pointed out it’s not likely based on the timeline.

In simpler terms, it wasn’t until the summer of 2024 that the singer who is famous for “Fortnight” revealed she co-wrote the songs for “Life of a Showgirl” with Max Martin and Shellback. This was several months before Blake and Justin’s legal disputes over the movie “It Ends With Us” became public in December, which is when rumors about a disagreement between her and Taylor started circulating.

During an interview on “New Heights,” Taylor shared that while she was touring Europe for the Eras Tour, she was consistently engaged in a project. Her typical routine involved performing at three shows consecutively, followed by three days of rest, before jetting off to Sweden and returning to the tour once again.

Additionally, it’s important to mention that during this period, both Blake and her spouse, Ryan Reynolds, were present at the Eras Tour. In October 2024, the pair enjoyed a highly visible dinner with Taylor and Travis as well.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that a source informed TopMob News back in January 2025 that the speculation about Taylor and Blake no longer being friends was not accurate.

For more than a decade, Taylor and Blake have been close friends, with the unique bond of Taylor serving as the godmother to their children: James (age 10), Inez (8 years old), Betty (5), and baby Olin (only 2).

Although Taylor Swift and Blake Lively might not be attending public events right now, Taylor has shown her close relationship with the Gossip Girl alum and Deadpool star in the past. She often includes their children’s names in her songs, and during the Grammys in 2021, she mentioned that the couple, along with her then-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, were among the first few people to hear every new song she wrote.

When it comes to settling scores with her opponents, Taylor Swift has expressed that she doesn’t find it productive to deliberately try to “beat” or “defeat” her adversaries as quoted by Time magazine.

In any situation, be it positive or negative, my approach remains consistent – to continually create things. This includes producing artwork. I believe that if you keep creating, even if something seems useless at first, it will eventually find its own way and disappear on its own.” (said in 2023)

Although Taylor has previously hinted at addressing broken relationships and friendships in her music, “Ruin the Friendship” might be referring to something else entirely. It’s worth noting that Demi Lovato also has a song with the same title, and the lyrics don’t seem to describe a friendship falling apart either.

In a 2017 song, Demi subtly suggested a shift in their relationship dynamics beyond friendly boundaries, singing, “Your body looks fantastic tonight.” Instead of implying a desire for distance, the lyrics hinted at a longing for something deeper. Translated, it might read: “Tonight, you look stunning, and I find myself wanting to explore more than just our friendship.

Keep reading for why Taylor wouldn’t be so quick to actually ruin her friendship with Blake…

During her Australian tour, Taylor Swift enjoyed a visit to Warner Bros. Movie World theme park alongside Blake Lively, who was there shooting the movie “The Shallows.

Yesterday turned out to be an incredibly fun day off, filled with roller coasters, kangaroos, and laughter with @blakelively as mentioned by the “Lavender Haze” singer on Instagram. Shortly after, Blake was seen enjoying herself at Taylor’s 1989 World Tour concert in Adelaide.

The initial encounter of the pair spending time together occurred approximately three months following accusations that the former Gossip Girl star had made a negative comment about Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” music video on Instagram. However, Blake Lively has since clarified that there is no animosity between them. On Twitter, she humorously admitted, “Apparently whoever thought I was throwing shade doesn’t know I have a ‘Taylor Swift Please Be My Wife Voodoo Doll’.

Blake also posted a backstage photo featuring Taylor and some of her family members during the tour. In the caption, she wrote, “Check out how cool she is here, making my niece Heather feel like a rock star!” She added, “I adore my Canadian family nearly as much as I love Taylor Swift (or is it Swift-Lively now?). Anyway, we can always hyphenate our last names. Love, Blake Swift-Lively forever.

For Taylor’s 25th birthday, Blake sent a very special surprise: a cat pie.

On a now-removed Instagram post, Taylor displayed a picture showcasing her cherished felines Meredith and Olivia alongside a pastry, accompanied by the caption “Happy Thanksgiving Birthday”.

In a simpler and more conversational style, Taylor’s post might read: “Blake just won at birthday pies! I’m currently cracking up!” or “Looks like Blake took the cake (or pie) in the birthday dessert department. Can’t stop laughing right now!

At the Fourth of July celebration held at Taylor Swift’s home in Rhode Island, Blake (who was expecting her second child) and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, mingled with notable attendees such as Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Ruby Rose, Uzo Aduba, the band HAIM, Karlie Kloss, and Taylor’s then-boyfriend, Tom Hiddleston. Notably, it was during this event that the now-iconic “I Heart T.S.” t-shirt made its debut.

Taylor made a trip to upstate New York to participate in Blake’s baby shower, which took place at the Bedford Post Inn. Subsequently, the Grammy award recipient found herself visiting the couple’s residence, situated north of New York City, more than once.

In October 2016, an exclusive source revealed to TopMob News that Taylor spent a weekend with both Blake and Ryan. This included a visit to Blake at the hospital following the birth of their second daughter, named Inez.

Following the release of Taylor Swift’s song titled “Gorgeous,” from her sixth studio album, reputation, fans hypothesized that the child’s voice heard in the track’s opening was none other than James Reynolds, the oldest daughter of Blake and Ryan. The couple had expressed their liking for Taylor’s sneak peek of the song on Instagram, further stirring up the speculation.

Upon releasing her album, Taylor explicitly stated in the liner notes that the “baby intro voice” was indeed provided by James.

Later on, during Taylor’s concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough the next year, both Blake and Ryan experienced an incredibly heartwarming response upon hearing that track. Their reaction was a pure expression of affection for their mother and father.

Taylor Swift excited her followers by unexpectedly releasing an album titled “folklore” during the coronavirus lockdown, which she secretly recorded. One track that caught attention was “betty,” as it features characters named James, Inez, and Betty. Fans speculated that ‘Betty’ might be the name of Blake and Ryan’s third child, as they hadn’t previously disclosed it publicly. Eventually, Ryan confirmed this speculation.

Ryan mentioned on The Jess Cagle Show in August 2021 that the names used in the song are those of his children. However, he emphasized that he trusts her completely and she is sensitive to such matters. He added that the song has no connection to their kids other than using their names. But what an honor it was! He still finds it incredibly impressive, as we do.

When Folklore won the Album of the Year award at the 2021 Grammys, Taylor took a moment to express her gratitude to the Reynolds family. In her speech, she acknowledged James, Inez, and Betty, as well as their parents, who have been among the second and third people to hear each new song she writes.

Taylor and Blake transitioned from being best friends to working together, with Taylor directing the music video for “I Bet You Think About Me”, a previously unreleased track from her album “Red (Her Version)”.

Taylor excitedly shared on Instagram and Twitter that she had the opportunity to collaborate with the talented, courageous, and hilarious @blakelively for her directorial debut. Let’s come together in celebration, raising a glass and maybe causing a bit of mischief!

During the same month, Blake, Ryan, and a few others joined Taylor in celebrating her appearance on Saturday Night Live. They all spent an evening in New York City with model Cara Delevingne, Joe Jonas (who used to date Taylor), his wife Sophie Turner, and the star of The Queen’s Gambit, Anya Taylor-Joy, who was also hosting that night.

Blake and Ryan attended the Tribeca Film Festival as spectators, cheering on Taylor when she showcased the short film she directed for “all too well,” a 10-minute adaptation of her famous 2012 breakup song about Jake Gyllenhaal.

Following the launch of Taylor’s tenth studio album, titled “Midnights”, Ryan shared insights on how his daughters, as well as Blake’s, perceive Taylor – their beloved family friend.

The Deadpool actor shared that the children found it thrilling because for a long time, they viewed Taylor as more of an aunt or close friend, almost like family. However, their perception changed drastically after attending one of her concerts, realizing that she’s not just someone with a hobby, but a professional artist instead.

Ryan further disclosed that Taylor’s songs hold a sacred place in their household, as if they were following a religious practice, and confessed that a Taylor Swift themed party was on the agenda for him, Blake, and the girls, following this conversation.

Ryan announced that immediately following this, we’ll be having a dance party set to Taylor Swift’s album ‘Midnights’ out on the porch. He added with a laugh that there might even be some colorful language involved, and it’s particularly entertaining when a young child innocently sings along without realizing the meaning of those words.

Not long after the news broke out that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn ended their six-year relationship, photographs emerged showing Taylor in a speeding vehicle alongside Blake and Ryan, indeed verifying their presence together.

On April 19, the three of them were seen leaving Casa Cipriani in Manhattan, where they had dinner together, following Taylor’s highly successful Eras stadium tour. However, a few days later, Taylor and Blake, who recently welcomed their fourth child, spent time with Gigi Hadid and the Haim sisters (Este, Danielle, and Alana) without Ryan. The group then enjoyed some quality time at the exclusive club Zero Bond.

The three friends went to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play at MetLife Stadium, showing their support for Taylor’s latest partner, who happens to be Travis Kelce.

Regarding the football game and the frenzy surrounding Taylor’s NFL appearances, Ryan mentioned to Extra, “It’s really exciting. The NFL seems to be hitting a high point that is usually saved for the Super Bowl, but surprisingly, we’re already experiencing this excitement at the fourth or fifth game of the season.

During an interview on the Today show, Ryan playfully mentioned that he and Blake hadn’t chosen a name for their fourth child yet since they were still waiting for Taylor to reveal it to them, reminiscent of her song “betty” from the album folklore.

Taylor is usually the one who tells us the baby’s name, and he playfully quipped about it. To put it simply, we’re still in limbo, waiting for Taylor to make a move. Considering she’s an accomplished writer, it seems odd that we’re all here. I must add that ‘lazy’ isn’t a term one would associate with Taylor.”

This paraphrase aims to convey the original meaning in simpler and more natural language while maintaining the essence of the joke and respect for the actor’s talent.

During the same month, Blake went to witness one of Taylor Swift’s award-winning Eras Tour performances in Madrid. At this concert, Taylor publicly acknowledged her kids on stage.

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2025-08-14 22:47