Taylor Swift 'taking step back' from Blake Lively as she feels tangled in Justin Baldoni lawsuit: Source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift is reportedly stepping back from her friendship with Blake Lively after feeling like a "pawn" in the actress’ ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
According to sources, the singer was unintentionally caught in the feud and was uncomfortable being used as an "intimidation tactic" in a heated dispute over 'It Ends With Us'.
Taylor Swift reportedly distancing herself from Blake Lively amid legal drama
Justin Baldoni, who filed a $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively earlier this month, alleged that Taylor Swift’s presence at a meeting with Lively, Ryan Reynolds, pressured him to accept the actress’ proposed script changes.
Court documents revealed that Lively later sent text messages referencing 'Game of Thrones', calling herself Khaleesi and referring to Reynolds and Swift as her “dragons,” which Baldoni perceived as a veiled threat.
Sources close to Swift told Daily Mail that the pop star never intended to be involved in the legal battle and was only visiting Lively and Reynolds when she found herself in the middle of an ongoing meeting. The situation reportedly made her uncomfortable, and she has since chosen to create distance.
"For the time being she is taking a step back from Blake because she doesn’t want to get tangled in this more than she already has which is far more than she ever needed to be," an insider shared.
"Her friends also think that Blake's 'I’m Khaleesi, and like her, I happen to have dragons' text to Justin was uncool and unnecessary because she was essentially used as an intimidation tactic. She was referred to as some kind of pet or possession.
"Taylor shouldn’t even be involved in this at all. She was only going over to visit Blake and Ryan with the understanding that the meeting would be over."
Another source added, "Taylor has politely backed away from it all. She is conscious of her own image and hates that she was even mentioned."
Swift, who has been friends with Lively for over a decade, last publicly appeared with her in October on a double date with Reynolds and Travis Kelce in Manhattan. While she remains close with Reynolds, sources say she is “politely backing away” from Lively’s ongoing legal issues to maintain her image and avoid further controversy.
Taylor Swift’s alleged rift with Blake Lively over legal feud sparks internet buzz
Speculation is swirling online about a potential fallout between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, reportedly stemming from a legal dispute involving Lively’s latest project. The internet quickly erupted with reactions on Reddit, with fans debating whether their longtime friendship is in trouble.
One user joked about the timing, writing, "Someone just got uninvited to the Super Bowl suite."
Another commented, "I have no idea what’s up or down with all this, but I do know I’d feel used if I found out a friend considered me a dragon she could deploy at will."
Some fans believe Caitlin Clark could take Lively’s place in Swift’s inner circle, with one remarking, "Will be replaced by Caitlin Clark."
Others humorously referenced Swift’s “dragon” metaphor for her close friends, with a user writing, "There goes one of the dragons...."
Another comment pointed out, "She didn't even promote the movie like she did for her other friends (i.e. Ryan and Zoe). And as someone who was an advocate for SA against women, and who has also spoken up for other women in the industry, you would think she would do the same for her own best friend and as godmother to Blake's children. It says a lot imo."
One person stated, "I don't believe this. However, Taylor should be upset that Blake is using her name/power to threaten others."
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