Blake Lively no longer friends with new Hollywood star who supports Taylor Swift

Blake Lively may be reevaluating her close circle of friends as a prominent Hollywood figure seems to be aligning with Taylor Swift amidst the ongoing drama surrounding the book “It Ends With Us.”

Formerly part of Swift’s well-known “girl gang,” Lively is no longer seen in the singer’s social circle, especially as her legal dispute with actor and producer Justin Baldoni intensifies.

Despite a friendship spanning over a decade, starting in 2014 with shared vacations, public appearances, and even Taylor Swift referencing Lively’s children in her songs, sources suggest that the two are currently taking a step back from their once tight-knit relationship.

The ripple effect of Lively’s legal drama appears to be impacting her other friendships as well.

British model Cara Delevingne, 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.”

Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid, 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 Joe Jonas, 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.