Inside Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s Friendship History

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Taylor Swift said she simply missed her friend Blake Lively, describing her as funny, down-to-earth, and someone who speaks her mind, especially amidst rumors of a feud.

For the past thirteen months, the singer has been on the sidelines of the legal conflict between Lively and Justin Baldoni. This dispute began when Lively accused Baldoni, the director and costar of her film It Ends With Us, of sexual harassment and professional retaliation. She initially filed a civil complaint, followed by a lawsuit, and Baldoni responded with a countersuit.

Evidence shows the conflict definitely affected the friendship between Lively and Swift, but it didn’t go as far as inspiring Swift to write a song about it.

I’ve been following Taylor for years, and Blake Lively has always been a constant in her life. It’s been amazing to see their friendship blossom over the past decade! I remember so clearly when Blake and Ryan Reynolds were right there with Taylor at her first Chiefs game in New York – she’s godmother to their kids, which is so sweet! And of course, everyone knows about the fun double dates with Taylor and Travis Kelce – they all seem to get along so well. It’s just a really lovely group of friends.

So, it was noticeable when sightings of Swift and Lively tapered off.

I remember when all this first started about a year ago! It came out during Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively – that case was eventually dropped, but it mentioned a really famous friend of Lively’s. Apparently, this ‘megacelebrity’ was pushing Baldoni and Reynolds to make changes to the This Ends With Us script, specifically that important scene on the rooftop. It was all so shocking at the time!

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the situation with Blake Lively’s comments and the subsequent reaction, and it’s become clear that a lot of people are speculating about Taylor Swift’s involvement. Given that Taylor had just wrapped up her massive Eras Tour right before all of this came out, many are wondering if she’s intentionally creating some space between herself and Blake to avoid being drawn into the drama. It’s a tricky situation, and it seems like everyone’s trying to figure out what’s really going on behind the scenes.

A source confirmed to TopMob News that reports of a falling out between the friends were false. Later, in May, Taylor Swift’s representative criticized a request from Baldoni to bring Swift to court, calling it a publicity stunt and stating that Swift wasn’t involved in the making of the movie in any way.

Honestly, as someone who follows these things closely, it seems like this legal request involving Taylor Swift is more about publicity than substance. Her role was simply licensing a song – something almost twenty other artists did for the same film. It feels like they’re using her name to generate headlines and get clicks, rather than actually getting to the core issues of the case. It’s a common tactic, but it’s frustrating to see, especially when it distracts from what really matters.

During a July deposition, Lively explained how Taylor Swift became involved with the rooftop scene. She said she sent Swift the script while Swift was traveling to her apartment, as Justin was still there. Lively emphasized that she didn’t want to pressure Swift into reading it, but hoped she would.

Taylor Swift’s friend, Blake Lively, later texted her to express gratitude, calling Swift “epically heroic” for her actions while with Adam Baldoni. These texts were part of documents publicly released on January 20, as reported by TopMob News.

Blake Lively described excitedly telling her husband all about Taylor Swift’s concert, and called Swift “the absolute greatest friend in the world.”

Which would be a reason why Lively would want to check in and make sure all was well.

According to court documents, on December 4, 2024, the Simple Favor star texted Taylor Swift, saying, “I don’t really know why I’m asking, but I’ve been feeling like I should… are you doing okay?” She went on to explain that she felt like a bad friend because she’d been preoccupied with her own problems for months, and appreciated Swift’s kindness in supporting her while also understanding her distance.

I’ve been following this situation closely, and according to court documents, Taylor Swift acknowledged that Gigi Hadid had a point – something was off. However, she downplayed it, saying it wasn’t a major issue. Basically, she admitted something was up, but didn’t seem to think it was a big deal at the time.

I’m completely drained in all areas of my life, and lately I’ve noticed a change in how you’ve been speaking to me,” Swift explained. “While the situation with Justin has been a lot, I’ve dealt with similar things before and understand how all-consuming they can be.

The singer admitted she had some opinions about how Lively expressed herself, but she didn’t want to criticize a mother dealing with a difficult time, and felt it would be wrong to do so.

I really miss talking to my friend like I used to – the real, funny, and straightforward person she is. I know she’s under a lot of pressure and feels like she has to constantly explain herself, but it’s me she’s talking to. That’s created some distance between us. She doesn’t need to apologize, I just want our friendship back.

Clearly a friendship worth fighting for. Read on for all the history between Swift and Lively:

While traveling in Australia, Taylor Swift visited Warner Bros. Movie World and hung out with Blake Lively, who was filming the movie The Shallows at the time.

Taylor Swift shared on Instagram that she had a fantastic day off filled with roller coasters, kangaroos, and fun times with Blake Lively. Shortly after, Blake Lively was seen enjoying Taylor’s 1989 World Tour concert in Adelaide.

People noticed Blake Lively and Taylor Swift spending time together only three months after Blake was accused of subtly criticizing Taylor’s “Bad Blood” music video on Instagram. Blake quickly dismissed the idea of a feud, jokingly tweeting that anyone who thought she was being critical clearly didn’t know about her playful ‘Taylor Swift Please Be My Wife Voo Doo Doll.’

Blake posted a photo from backstage showing Taylor with some of her family. She shared how sweet Taylor was to her niece, Heather, making her feel like a star. Blake expressed her love for her Canadian family, saying it’s almost as strong as her love for Taylor Swift. She playfully suggested hyphenating their last names, signing off as Blake Swift-Lively ‘forever’ with a kiss.

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

Taylor recently posted a photo on Instagram (which has since been removed) of a pastry decorated with images of her cats, Meredith and Olivia. The message written on the pastry said ‘Happy Thanksgiving Birthday’.

Taylor shared a post praising Blake’s baking skills, writing, “Blake wins at birthday pies,” and added with a laughing emoji, “I honestly can’t stop laughing right now.”

Blake Lively, who was pregnant with her second child, and her husband Ryan Reynolds joined Taylor Swift’s Fourth of July party in Rhode Island. Other guests included Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Ruby Rose, Uzo Aduba, the band HAIM, Karlie Kloss, and Taylor’s boyfriend at the time, Tom Hiddleston. They were there when Taylor’s now-famous “I Heart T.S.” t-shirt was first seen!

Taylor went to upstate New York for Blake’s baby shower at the Bedford Post Inn. This was just the first of several trips she would make to the couple’s home, located north of New York City.

In October 2016, TopMob News learned from a trusted source that Taylor spent a weekend with Blake and Ryan. During the visit, she went to the hospital to see Blake after the birth of their second daughter, Inez.

When Taylor Swift released the song “Gorgeous” from her album reputation, many fans guessed that the little voice at the beginning belonged to James Reynolds, the oldest daughter of actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. The couple’s reaction to a preview of the song on Instagram – they ‘liked’ it – only made people believe the rumor was true.

Taylor confirmed in the album notes that the little kid’s voice at the beginning of the song is James.

Blake and Ryan had a genuinely sweet reaction when they heard the song live at Taylor’s concert at Gillette Stadium the following year. It was all love and support for their parents.

Taylor Swift surprised her fans with a new album called folklore, which she created while staying home during the pandemic. One song, “betty,” featured the names James, Inez, and Betty, leading fans to speculate that Betty was the name of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ third daughter, as they hadn’t shared it publicly yet. Ryan Reynolds later confirmed that the speculation was true.

Ryan explained on the August 2021 episode of The Jess Cagle Show that the song simply includes their children’s names, and they completely trust the artist to be respectful of that. He added that they were, and still are, incredibly honored and amazed by the gesture, emphasizing the song isn’t about their kids.

When Taylor Swift’s album folklore won Album of the Year at the 2021 Grammys, she gave a heartfelt thanks to the Reynolds family. She explained that she always plays her new songs for James, Inez, Betty, and their parents before anyone else.

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively transitioned from close friends to working partners when Lively directed the music video for “I Bet You Think About Me,” a previously unreleased song from Taylor’s re-recorded album, Red (Taylor’s Version).

Taylor shared her excitement about collaborating with Blake Lively on Lively’s first time directing a project. She invited fans to celebrate with them, promising a fun and lively experience.

That same month, Blake and Ryan joined Taylor to celebrate her appearance on Saturday Night Live. They all went out in New York City with Cara Delevingne, Taylor’s ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas, his wife Sophie Turner, and Anya Taylor-Joy, who hosted the show that night.

Taylor Swift premiered her 10-minute short film, based on her famous 2012 breakup song “all too well,” at the Tribeca Film Festival. Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were there to show their support, as the film is widely understood to be about Taylor’s relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal.

Following the release of Taylor Swift’s album Midnights, Ryan Reynolds shared how his and Blake Lively’s daughters view their close relationship with the singer.

The actor explained on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show that his children used to see Taylor Swift as a close family friend, like an aunt. But after attending one of her concerts, they realized she’s a major performer, not just someone who enjoys singing as a pastime.

Ryan explained that his kids are huge Taylor Swift fans – he joked that her music is almost like a religion in their family. He also mentioned that he, his wife Blake, and their daughters had a Taylor Swift-themed party planned for after his interview.

“I’m serious,” Ryan said. “As soon as this is over, we’re having a Taylor Swift Midnights dance party. It’s Sunday, and we’re going straight to the porch for a full-on dance session set to Midnights—and yes, we’ll be singing along with all the swear words. I especially love it when a little kid, like a 3-year-old, starts yelling out a curse word from a song without even realizing what it means.”

Not long after news broke that Taylor Swift and her boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn, had split, Taylor was seen riding in a car with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds – and it was exactly as it sounds!

Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds were seen leaving dinner together at Casa Cipriani in Manhattan on April 19th, during Taylor’s hugely popular Eras tour. However, a few days later, Taylor and Blake—who recently had a baby—spent the day with Gigi Hadid and the Haim sisters (Este, Danielle, and Alana) without Ryan, enjoying time together at the exclusive Zero Bond club.

Three friends went to a Kansas City Chiefs game at MetLife Stadium to cheer on Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

Okay, seriously, this is AMAZING! Ryan was talking about how the NFL is totally exploding right now, and it’s all because of Taylor! He said it’s usually only this crazy exciting around the Super Bowl, but we’re, like, only a few games into the season and it’s already at that level! It’s all Taylor, I’m telling you, all Taylor! It’s just… a fever pitch of excitement, and I’m living for it!

On the Today show, Ryan Reynolds playfully explained that he and Blake Lively hadn’t revealed their fourth child’s name yet, jokingly saying they were waiting for Taylor Swift to tell them—a reference to Swift’s song “betty” from her album folklore.

Ryan Reynolds playfully explained that they always ask Taylor Swift to name their children. He added with a laugh that they’re still waiting for her to suggest one, and given her talent as a songwriter, it’s hard to believe she’s stuck for ideas! He definitely doesn’t think of her as lazy.

Later that month, Blake saw Taylor Swift perform in Madrid during her Eras Tour. Taylor acknowledged Blake’s children from the stage during the show.

Taylor publicly congratulated Ryan after the release of Deadpool & Wolverine with a playful jab referencing their mutual friend, Hugh Jackman.

My close friend has dedicated everything he has to this film over the last few years. It’s truly his best work, and watching it feels like a joyful escape – a complete break from reality. It’s amazing, and I can’t even begin to imagine how he pulled it off.

“But that’s just Hugh for you!” she cracked. “These other randoms crashed the photo and we were too polite to ask them to leave.”

Taylor confirmed she is a godmother to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ children, jokingly referring to Ryan as “the sperm donor” in a playful shout-out.

Before filing a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni in December 2024, Blake reached out to Taylor on December 4th to check on her. In text messages revealed in a January 20, 2026, court filing, Blake admitted she’d been a poor friend recently, explaining she had been preoccupied with her own problems for months.

After Blake offered to take responsibility if she had upset Taylor, Taylor responded in a message that she was simply exhausted and had noticed a change in how Blake was speaking to her recently. She acknowledged the drama surrounding Justin, but added that she’d dealt with similar situations before and understood how all-consuming they could be.

Taylor pointed out that Blake had been sounding impersonal and distant in their recent messages, like a generic corporate email. She admitted it felt bad to criticize how he was coping, but she missed the funny, genuine friend she used to know – the one who spoke openly and honestly with her.

Taylor said she understands why things feel difficult right now, acknowledging that the other person is facing unfair criticism and feels pressured to over-explain. She admitted this has created some distance between them, but reassured them that an apology isn’t necessary and simply asked them to reconnect.

There was a lot of talk about whether Taylor Swift’s song “Ruin the Friendship” was inspired by Blake Lively, but that idea has since been proven false.

Fans noticed Taylor Swift revealed she wrote her twelfth album while on tour, which happened before the public drama with Blake and Justin began.

This also suggested that the message “Cancelled!” wasn’t referring to Blake, but that didn’t prevent speculation about him.

As soon as Blake’s friend announced the release of The Life of a Showgirl on October 3rd, Blake immediately liked the post to show her support.

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