Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's Friendship Timeline: Why They Currently 'Aren't Speaking,' Despite Their 10-Year History
Dave Benett/WireImage; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Taylor Swift and Blake Lively first connected in 2015 Swift is a godparent to Lively's children with husband Ryan Reynolds In August 2025, a source told PEOPLE that Lively and Swift currently "aren't speaking" Taylor SwiftandBlake Lively's friendship may be going through a rough patch. Following fan speculation that a track called "Ruin the Friendship" on Swift's upcoming album,The Life of a Showgirlmay be about Lively, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that the longtime friends currently "aren't speaking." The news comes after earlier reports that theirfriendship has "halted"amid Lively'songoing legal battlewithIt Ends With UscostarJustin Baldoni. The singer and actress first connected in 2015 afterLively shared a photo from a L'Oréal campaignthat cheekily referencedSwift's star-studded "Bad Blood" music videoin the caption. The two eventually met up in Australia for a fun-filled day out, and the rest is pretty much history. Since then, the two had grown super close, sharing photos of their bond on social media, supporting each other at big events and attending each other's parties. Swift has even featured Lively andRyan Reynolds' kids in her music. The couple's daughterJames has a voice cameoin Swift'sReputationtrack "Gorgeous," whileJames, Inez and Betty are all named-dropped inFolklore. In May 2023, Lively brought James and Inez along to the Eras Tour as they proudly supported their "aunt" Taylor. Here's everything to know about Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's friendship timeline. Blake Lively/Instagram During Swift's1989tour, the two met up in Australia for a fun-filled day at the Warner Bros. Movie World theme park in Queensland. Lively and Reynolds were in attendance for Swift's annual Fourth of July bash in 2016. In addition to appearing in a group photo with Swift in front of fireworks, Lively and Reynolds were also pictured in a cute couples photo with Swift andthen-boyfriend Tom Hiddlestonthat has since been deleted. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic A year after their trip in Australia, Lively wished Swift a happy (belated) birthday in a since-deleted post on Instagram. She shared a selfie of them with the caption, "People Who I Not Only Really Love, But Also Really LIKE, That Were Born Yesterday: Part 1 of 2.🎈 @taylorswift you know how I feel. 💜" When Swift releasedReputationin November 2017, fans were excited to learn that the voice featured at the beginning of her song "Gorgeous" is actually Lively and Reynold's daughter James. During Swift'sReputationtour in Massachusetts in July 2018, Lively and Reynolds were spotted in the crowd excitedly filming Swift's performance of the song. Lively later admitted onGood Morning Americathat what you're seeing in the clip is the "true, unfiltered version of our terrible stage-parent pride." Swift rang in 2019 with a fun costume party at which everyone dressed up as their childhood heroes. In anInstagramgallery, Swift, dressed up as Ariel fromThe Little Mermaid, could be seen posing with Lively, dressed up as Dorothy fromThe Wizard of Oz, in a group photo. Following Swift's appearance at the 2019 Jingle Ball in New York City, Lively and Reynolds joined other guests at the singer's 30th birthday party. Lively and Reynolds were spotted sharing a kiss in a group photo that Swift shared on Instagram. In herFolklorealbum, Swift once again featured Lively and Reynolds's kids — only this time, she just used their names. Thenames of the couple's daughters— James, Inez and Betty — were all featured in the song "Betty." When Swift won album of the year at the Grammys in March 2021,she gave Lively and Reynolds a shoutoutin her speech. On Dec. 13, 2020, Blake wished Taylor a happy birthday (and thanked her for the release ofEvermore) on Instagram. "There was happiness because of you♥️ Happy happy birthday," Lively wrote alongside a photo of them. "Thank you for #Evermore Absolutely nothing better than getting presents on other people's birthdays. 🎈 love you" Sportinga squirrel costume, Swift was spotted tagging along with Lively and Reynolds as they went trick-or-treating with their kids in N.Y.C. When Swift appeared as the musical guest forSaturday Night Liveon Nov. 13, 2021, Lively and Reynolds showed their support by attending the taping. They could also be seen attending the afterparty with Swift in N.Y.C. Following herSNLperformance, Swift announced thatLively would be directing her music video for "I Bet You Think About Me" fromRed (Taylor's Version). The video dropped on Nov. 15 and marked Lively's directorial debut. Swift even shared a sweet TikTok of Lively on set to celebrate the milestone. After theACM Awardsannounced Swift and director Lively were nominated for their "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)" music video, the singer shared her excitement on herInstagram Story. "AHHHHHHH CONGRATS @blakelively, MILES AND @keleighteller!!!! BIG GROUP HUG!" Swift wrote, adding: "I loved making this video and it's so cool to see the @acmawards nominate it for video of the year." The music video was written by both Swift and Lively, with the actress also serving as a producer with Swift'sbrother Austin. Livelyattended the screeningof Swift'sAll Too Well: The Short Filmat the Beacon Theater in N.Y.C. as part of the2022 Tribeca Festival. Reynolds joined his wife as they supported their friend. At the event, Lively wore a white, midi-length dress with a tan handbag and gold-studded, nude T-strap pumps. Interestingly, this was the same footwear Swift wore in 2019 onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Ahead of the 56th AnnualCMA Awards, the Country Music Association announced their nominees, including Lively, whowas nominatedin the music video of the year category for directing Swift's "I Bet You Think About Me" (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault). This marked Lively's first nomination from The Country Music Association. Lively revealed that she was pregnant with her fourth child on the red carpet for the 10th Annual Forbes Power Women's Summit. But her close friend Swift has likely known for months. TheGossip Girlstarshared a few baby bump photoson Instagram, including a sweet snap with Swift. Lively donned a pink bikini as she embraced the pop star, who was casually clad in striped shorts, a tank top and Ray-Ban sunglasses. Reynoldstalked about Swiftwhile promoting his filmSpiritedin N.Y.C. Though he denied the fan theory that the singer would be appearing inDeadpool 3, Reynolds said that she would "of course" be welcome in it. "Are you kidding me? I would do anything for that woman. She's a genius," Reynolds toldEntertainment Tonight. The actor added that his entire family is "obsessed" with Swift and her albumMidnights. "Oh my God, yes. All of us, whole house, I'm not kidding. I love it so much," he said. "I do, Blake does, my daughters. We love it. Obsessed." Swiftwon "Favorite Pop Album" at the AMAs. While accepting the award, she gave Lively a shout-out. "I want to take a moment to thank someone who directed the music video 'I Bet You Think About Me,' my beautiful, brilliant friend, my director Blake Lively," she said. Following news ofher split from longtime boyfriend Joe Alwyn,Swift had a girls' night out in N.Y.C.as she stepped out alongside several of her celebrity friends, including the Haim sisters,Gigi Hadidand Lively. Swift's brother Austin, Lively's husbandRyan Reynoldsand the Haim sisters — Este, Alana and Danielle — seeminglyall unfollowed Alwynafter he and Swiftcalled it quits. Lively supported Swift at her Eras Tourin Philadelphia, bringing along her daughters James and Inez for the special occasion. During the show, Swift made mention of Lively's kids as she talked about naming characters after them inFolklore. She also appeared to say "hi" to them as she performed "All Too Well" on stage and was seen holding hands with James as she exited the stadium at the end of the night. The two friends were spottedgrabbing dinner at Zero Bondin N.Y.C. Lively donned a tweed miniskirt and a denim shirt, while Swift wore a black cardigan and a pleated grey skirt. The night before the New York Jets took on the Kansas City Chiefs,Swift and Lively were seen stepping outwithSophie TurnerandBrittany Mahomesfor a girls' night. The Grammy winner wasphotographed arrivingwith Turner, Lively and her older sister Robyn to the Italian restaurant Emilio's Ballato on Saturday — the night before the New York Jets took on the Kansas City Chiefs. The group sat in a back room of the restaurant for over four hours, with Mahomes staying till 1 a.m., while Swift left shortly after around 1:30 a.m. Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images AsSwift cheered on Travis Kelceduring the Kansas City Chiefs game on Oct. 1, she had a handful of celebrity friends by her side, including Lively and Reynolds. The trio was seen arriving at MetLife Stadium together before watching the game from a box. The close friends were shownlaughing together in the standsat the Chiefs-Jets game in a video shared by the NFL's official X account — with Swift appearing to jokingly mimic a player. CBS Swift had her closest friends with heras she cheered on Kelce at the2024 Super Bowl, including Lively. TheGossip Girlalum was seen rocking tight curls and a red tracksuit as she arrived at the stadium with Swift, who was seen wearing anall-black outfitand a red jacket draped over her shoulders. In honor ofDeadpool & Wolverinehitting theaters in July 2024, Swift shared a post on her Instagram Stories congratulating Reynolds on the movie while also poking fun at his friendly rivalry with costarHugh Jackman. "Over the past few years I have watched one of my best friends on this planet pour every bit of his heart, soul, sweat, time, energy, jokes, pain, joy, rebellion, darkness, and magic into this film," she wrote. "He's created the best work of his life, and this film feels like an actual joy portal, a wild escape from reality, and an abs sandwich. I don't know how he did it." "But that's just Hugh for you!" she joked. Lively shared the post on her own Instagram Stories, writing, "Thank you @taylorswift forhonoring my guy(s). I couldn't have said it better myself. Which is unsurprising given that I have 14 less grammys and not a single sold out stadium world tour." After Swift wrapped up the European leg of her Eras tour in August 2024, photos obtained byTMZshowed that she and Lively were spending time together in Rhode Island, along with Reynolds and Kelce. The couples were alsojoined by some of their famous friends, includingBradley Cooperand his daughter, Lea, Kelce's teammatePatrick Mahomes, Brittany and their daughter Sterling, along with Kelce's brother,Jason Kelce, and his wife Kylie Kelce. While talking toDeadline, Reynolds was asked about a comment Swift made in an Instagram post she shared to promoteDeadpool & Wolverinewhen it hit theaters. At the time, she'd written, "Shout out to Wade Wilson, akamy godkids' sperm donor!" Reynolds joked that he wanted that line "on my gravestone," adding, "Yeah, that is kind of it. She is the godparent to my daughters. That was very sweet. Not just sweet, that was, like, you could probably quantify a box office based on Taylor just doing something like that." Theongoing court battlebetween Lively and Baldoni, which resulted in Swift beingserved a subpoenafrom Baldoni's lawyers, has put a strain on their friendship. A source close to Swift told PEOPLE, "Their friendship has halted. Taylor wants no part in this drama." Another insider added that while Swift and Lively are "notno longer friends," they are "taking some space" from each other. According to a complaint filed by Baldoni in January — which was reviewed by PEOPLE — Lively referred to Swiftas one of her "dragons"in an alleged text message. "I happen to have a few dragons. For better or worse, but usually for better," Lively's alleged text read. "Because my dragons also protect those I fight for. So really we all benefit from those gorgeous monsters of mine. [Smiley-face emoji] you will too, I can promise you." In another alleged text from Lively in the filing, the actress referred to Swift and Reynolds as her "most trusted partners." After Baldonidropped his subpoenaagainst Swift, a source told PEOPLE that she and Lively were working on being "on good terms" again, though "their friendship isn't the same as it was before." The source added that the friends "aren't as close and haven't been spending as much time together as they did in the past." Another update on where Swift and Lively stand came in August 2025. Days after Swift announced her 12th studio album,The Life of a Showgirl, she sparked fan speculation that one song on the track list, "Ruin the Friendship," could be about Lively. "Taylor and Blake aren't speaking," a source told PEOPLE. Read the original article onPeople
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