Blake Lively Loses Another Friend As New Hollywood Star Seemingly Chooses Taylor Swift's Side

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2 days ago

's tight-knit inner circle may be shifting as another Hollywood A-lister seemingly appears to be taking 's side as the "It Ends With Us" drama continues.
Once a staple of Swift's so-called 'girl gang,' Lively is now noticeably absent from the singer's orbit, as her legal battle with actor and producer escalates.
Despite their decade-long friendship, one that began in 2014 and included vacations, public outings, and even Taylor Swift naming characters in her lyrics after Blake Lively's children, multiple sources indicate that the two are taking a break from their once-close bond.
The ripple effect of Lively's legal drama appears to be impacting her other friendships as well.
British model , once a mutual friend of both Swift and Lively, is said to have cut ties with Lively. While there was no falling out, a source claims Delevingne has not spoken to her in months and doesn't plan to reconnect.
'She likes to keep her circle small, and only surrounds herself with people who she can trust,' the insider explained to Daily Mail.
Delevingne, who has known Swift since their 2013 meeting at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and appeared in the 'Bad Blood' video alongside Lively, has remained close with the pop star. The two were last seen together in May 2024 when Swift traveled to London to support Delevingne's performance in Cabaret.
'Cara does not like to be involved in any drama, and she is very supportive of her friends,' another source said. 'She considers Taylor to be one of her closest friends and she does not approve of the way that the events of the past several months have unfolded.'
and , both longtime members of Swift's inner circle, have also seemingly distanced themselves from Lively. Hadid, who once described Lively as a 'magical friend,' is no longer publicly connected with the actress.
Sophie Turner, who once gushed over Lively's honesty about pregnancy, hasn't hesitated to distance herself either.
Turner famously found refuge in Swift's $50 million Tribeca compound during her 2023 custody battle with , and insiders say their bond has only strengthened since.
Now, both stars appear firmly on Team Taylor, leaving Lively to fend for herself amid a headline-making friendship breakdown.
Not to mention, Swift hasn't been publicly spotted with Lively since October 2024, and her squad has reportedly 'battened down the hatches' to protect the singer from further scandal.
This comes after sources confirm that a subpoena issued to the pop icon was quietly dropped by Baldoni's legal team, who had initially sought to explore her rumored involvement in the film's behind-the-scenes decisions.
Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, allegedly encouraged Swift to speak out publicly in defense of Lively, hinting that if she didn't, certain private text messages in Lively's possession could make their way into the spotlight.
Ultimately, the subpoena was withdrawn on May 22.
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Swift had been asked to testify in the ongoing dispute. However, it now appears that she will not be involved.
Most recently, Swift's conspicuous absence from the 2025 American Music Awards, where she was nominated for six awards, left fans puzzled.
A source told the Daily Mail, 'She avoided the AMAs because she didn't want to deal with 1,000s of questions about the Blake Lively saga. It's all anyone wants to talk about and Taylor is really tired of it.'
The insider added that Swift is eager 'to move on and she does not want to keep dealing with it.'
Her no-show came on the heels of her appearance at the Super Bowl earlier this year, and many had anticipated her return to the red carpet. Instead, Swift has opted to stay out of the spotlight, reportedly spending quiet time with her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end .
Just last week, the couple was seen indulging in a lavish late-night dinner in West Palm Beach, where they reportedly dropped over $400 on decadent dishes like Wagyu-style beef and lobster risotto.