Blake Lively's closely-knit inner circle appears to be undergoing a subtle transformation, as another Hollywood heavyweight seemingly aligns with Taylor Swift amidst the ongoing saga surrounding "It Ends With Us." Once a cornerstone of Swift's storied "girl gang," Lively's absence from the singer's inner sanctum has become increasingly noticeable, amid an escalating legal battle with actor and producer Justin Baldoni.
Despite a decade-long friendship that began in 2014, marked by shared vacations, public appearances, and even Swift paying homage to Lively's children through character names in her lyrics, whispers suggest that the two are now taking a respite from their once-unbreakable bond. The reverberations of Lively's legal turmoil seem to be extending to her other friendships as well.
Cara Delevingne, once a cherished mutual friend to both Swift and Lively, is rumored to have severed ties with Lively. Though there was no dramatic falling out, sources claim that Delevingne hasn't spoken to her in months and has no intentions of reigniting their friendship. "She values a tight-knit circle, surrounding herself solely with individuals she can implicitly trust," an insider confided to Daily Mail.
Delevingne, who has been close with Swift since their 2013 encounter at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and featured alongside Lively in Swift's "Bad Blood" music video, has remained steadfast in her loyalty to the pop star. Their last public outing together was in May 2024, when Swift traveled to London to cheer on Delevingne in her Cabaret performance.
"Cara detests being ensnared in any sort of drama and is incredibly supportive of her friends," another source revealed. "She considers Taylor one of her closest confidants and is disapproving of the recent events' unfolding."
Similarly, Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid, both longstanding members of Swift's closest circle, appear to be distancing themselves from Lively. Hadid, who once lauded Lively as a "magical friend," now appears publicly disconnected from the actress. Turner, who previously praised Lively for her candor about pregnancy, hasn't hesitated to draw boundaries either. Turner famously sought solace in Swift's $50 million Tribeca mansion during her custody battle with Joe Jonas in 2023, and insiders assert that their bond has only grown stronger since then.
Now, Taylor Swift has reportedly secured the loyalty of two key figures, solidifying her position on Team Taylor while Blake Lively finds herself grappling with a headline-grabbing friendship fracture all alone. It's worth noting that Swift and Lively have not been spotted together in public since October 2024, and whispers suggest that Swift's closest circle has tightened ranks to shield the singer from any further controversy.
Following this, sources have confirmed that a subpoena served to the pop sensation was quietly withdrawn by Baldoni's legal team, who had initially sought to investigate rumors of her involvement in behind-the-scenes decisions related to a film. Allegedly, Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, urged Swift to publicly defend Lively, implying that if she declined, certain private texts in Lively's possession might find their way into the public eye. On May 22, the subpoena was officially lifted.
Earlier this week, rumors emerged claiming that Swift had been summoned to testify in the ongoing dispute. However, it now seems that she will remain uninvolved in the matter.
Recently, Swift's noticeable absence from the 2025 American Music Awards, where she was nominated for six prestigious awards, left her fans utterly baffled. A source revealed to the Daily Mail, "She skipped the AMAs because she didn't want to face hundreds of inquisitive questions about the Blake Lively saga. It's all anyone wants to discuss, and Taylor is utterly exhausted by it." The insider further added that Swift is eager to put the past behind her and move forward without being dragged into this saga any further.
Her absence at the awards ceremony followed her grand appearance at the Super Bowl earlier this year, and many had eagerly anticipated her return to the red carpet. Instead, Swift chose to steer clear of the spotlight, reportedly spending some quiet moments with her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Just last week, the couple was spotted enjoying an extravagant late-night dinner in West Palm Beach, where they reportedly splashed out over $400 on indulgent dishes such as Wagyu-style beef and lobster risotto.
