Taylor Swift has found herself reluctantly entangled in an ongoing legal dispute connected to one of her closest friends, actress Blake Lively, a situation the pop star reportedly never saw coming. The Anti-Hero hitmaker, 35, was “distressed” after being briefly subpoenaed in a lawsuit involving Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni, according to a source who spoke with Life & Style Magazine.
But what stung more than the legal pressure, the insider claims, was Swift’s sense of betrayal. “Taylor still considers Blake a close friend, but she never expected to be so involved in this drama,” the source revealed.
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While Swift is no longer under subpoena in the case, the aftermath of the publicity surrounding her brief involvement has reportedly taken a toll. “She is still trying to lay low after her tour and football season ended,” the insider continued. “So being under the spotlight again because of Lively is a huge blow.”
The legal mess unfolded when Baldoni, who is producing and starring in the film adaptation of It Ends With Us, included screenshots of text messages allegedly sent by Lively. In those messages, Lively reportedly referred to Swift and her husband Ryan Reynolds as her “dragons,” implying the couple would stand behind her through the dispute.
Swift was quickly dragged into the legal fray, prompting speculation about her potential role or influence in the film’s production. However, her team moved swiftly to clarify her involvement or lack thereof.
A spokesperson for the Eras Tour performer released a statement categorically denying any connection to the project: “Swift was not involved in any casting or creative decisions [on It Ends With Us], she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film.”
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Despite the public distancing, the situation has reportedly created emotional tension behind the scenes. Swift, known for fiercely guarding her personal life, has not commented publicly on the matter, choosing instead to stay under the radar following the whirlwind success of her tour and her widely covered relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce.
As the lawsuit continues to unfold, it remains unclear how the controversy will impact Swift and Lively’s longtime friendship. For now, the pop icon is reportedly focused on maintaining her privacy and avoiding further media frenzy linked to the dispute.
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