Taylor Swift's new song fuels speculation of a rift with Blake Lively amid ongoing legal drama
Taylor Swift
song are causing controversy once more, but this time, it has nothing to do with an ex. Rather, her new song 'Ruin the Friendship,' which will be on her upcoming album Life of a Showgirl, is seen by fans as a sign that her close relationship with actress
Blake Lively
may be coming to an end.
Since 2014, the two major Hollywood figures have been inseparable; Swift even mentions Lively and Ryan Reynolds' kids in her songs. Additionally, Lively had publicly stated Swift to be her daughters' godmother. However, according to recent reports, their friendship has reportedly soured heavily since Swift became involved in legal issues involving Lively's co-star
Justin Baldoni
from 'It Ends With Us.'
A Rift Caused by Legal Issues
Several reports claim that Swift's disagreement with Lively sparked the fallout after he was requested by Baldoni's legal team.
The singer, according to sources, never intended to be involved, but the subpoena dragged her into the public eye. Being forced into the war against his will was a tipping point for Swift.
The singer of Bad Karma was "deeply hurt" by the incident, according to insiders close to her, and their friendship suffered even though Lively allegedly attempted to protect her from the legal drama. The two have reportedly "halted" their friendship completely or are "taking some space" from one another, according to media outlets.
Swift and Lively may never be as close as they once were, but some reports suggest that they are trying to fix their relationship despite rumors of a permanent split.
Is Blake Lively the True Cause of Ruining the Friendship?
Swifties analyzed the lyrics for hidden meanings and instantly connected Ruin the Friendship to the Lively fallout. Industry insiders, however, claim that the song was actually written months prior, during the Eras Tour's London stop, long before Swift was mentioned in Baldoni's lawsuit.
Fans keep thinking that Swift is conveying her pain over losing a long-standing bond because of the song's profound tone.
All that is evident is that Swift and Lively's friendship, which appeared to be unbreakable at one point, has encountered difficulties. Fans won't know until Life of a Showgirl is released on October 3, 2025, whether Ruin the Friendship is an intentional reference to that separation or merely a coincidence.
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