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Taylor Swift & Blake Lively Fallout Resurfaces Online
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s Fallout Resurfaces After Gossip Girl Clip and Legal Drama.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and actress Blake Lively’s friendship appears to be in tatters following a resurfaced Gossip Girl clip and ongoing legal drama involving It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. Once considered Hollywood’s golden duo of female friendship, Swift and Lively are now caught in a complex web of controversy, betrayal, and public fallout.
A Clip From the Past: Gossip Girl’s Subtle Jab at Swift
A 2011 Gossip Girl clip is going viral again on TikTok — and it’s raising eyebrows due to its relevance to Swift and Lively’s current rift. In the clip, Serena van der Woodsen (played by Lively) returns from a trip, and Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) quips, “For a night with Taylor Swift?” after spotting a cowboy hat among Serena’s luggage. At the time, the jab was viewed as a playful nod to Swift’s country roots.
However, in light of recent events, fans are reevaluating the moment through a more critical lens. The TikTok community has interpreted the clip as ironic foreshadowing of a friendship that would eventually unravel in real life. While it’s not confirmed that Swift took offense to the scripted line, the timing of the clip’s resurgence couldn’t be more fitting.
Legal Turmoil: Swift Dragged Into Baldoni vs. Lively Dispute
The fallout between Swift, 35, and Lively, 37, gained new traction last month when Swift was subpoenaed in connection with a legal battle between Lively and director Justin Baldoni, 41, over the film It Ends With Us. Lively, who stars in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, has been embroiled in a lawsuit involving alleged workplace misconduct and creative disputes.
In court documents filed by Baldoni’s legal team, Lively was accused of attempting to “coerce” Swift into releasing a public statement of support. The filing claimed Lively’s attorney had reached out to Swift’s legal representative and allegedly suggested that if Swift did not comply, private text messages between the two women could be made public.
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Though Lively’s legal team called the accusation “baseless, unnecessary, improper, and abusive,” and the motion was later struck from the court record, the damage may already be done. Swift’s name was thrust into the headlines as the drama unfolded, leaving her to navigate legal and emotional stress unrelated to her own actions.
Swift’s Subpoena Dropped — But Friendship on Ice
After widespread media attention and backlash, Baldoni’s team withdrew the subpoena against Swift. A source close to Swift told Us Weekly that she was “feeling an immense sense of relief” after the legal document was dropped, but noted that communication between her and Lively had completely stopped.
“There’s been radio silence between Taylor and Blake since the subpoena was dropped,” the insider said. “They won’t pick up where they left off because of all the emotional residue.”
Swift, who is currently in the midst of her record-breaking Eras Tour, is said to have handled the situation with “a lot of grace,” but sources claim the experience left her feeling “stressed” and “exploited.” According to an earlier DailyMail.com report, Swift feels “done” with Lively, having reportedly been blindsided by the situation.
“She’s moved on,” said the insider, “and she’s focusing on her career and well-being.”
Swift’s Statement: No Involvement in the Film
Swift’s team swiftly responded to the subpoena with a strong public statement, emphasizing that the pop icon had virtually no involvement in It Ends With Us. “Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie,” the statement read. “She was not involved in any casting or creative decisions.”
The only connection Swift had to the film was the licensing of her track “My Tears Ricochet” from her 2020 album Folklore. The statement went on to say, “Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film — which 19 other artists also did — this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.”
The Friendship That Was
Swift and Lively were once inseparable. The pair were frequently photographed together at events, on holidays, and even during Swift’s private birthday gatherings. Lively’s daughters with actor Ryan Reynolds were name-dropped in Swift’s music, with their voices even appearing in the song “Gorgeous.”
Their bond was so tight that many fans regarded Lively and Reynolds as part of Swift’s inner circle — the so-called “squad” that also included Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and other A-listers.
With Swift back on tour and Lively staying quiet following the court’s dismissal of the allegations, it’s uncertain whether the two former best friends will ever reconcile. Neither Swift nor Lively has publicly addressed their fallout, but the gossip mill continues to churn.
As the Gossip Girl clip continues to circulate on social media, fans can’t help but draw parallels between fiction and reality. “It’s like life imitating art,” one TikTok user commented. “That line about Taylor Swift in Gossip Girl hits different now.”
Despite the drama, Swift seems determined to maintain focus on her career. Her Eras Tour is projected to become the highest-grossing tour of all time, and she’s been applauded for staying above the fray throughout the controversy.
Meanwhile, the court of public opinion continues to dissect the relationship breakdown, hoping for clarity — or maybe just the next headline-worthy twist.
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