The internet’s been buzzing for months with whispers that Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s friendship hit a rough patch. The two A-listers—once inseparable at parties and online—have been unusually silent toward each other, sparking talk of bad blood and legal drama swirling around them both. But now, one subtle move from Blake might have changed the story.
According to new reports, Lively privately reached out to Swift on December 13 to wish her a happy 34th birthday. The quiet message was described by insiders as “short, hopeful, and heartfelt”—a possible peace offering that seems to debunk the rumor mill’s narrative of a falling-out. Celebrity insider Rob Shuter told Mandatory that Blake’s message was sent without fanfare, adding, “She just wanted to acknowledge her friend’s big day.” Swift, who’s been advised by her legal team to avoid public statements related to the It Ends With Us lawsuit, reportedly didn’t respond—but Lively still has her personal contact info, which suggests things might not be totally over between the two. Sources describe the message as “private, thoughtful, and sincere”—a quiet reminder that their bond may be evolving, not ending.
Taylor and Blake’s friendship dates back to 2015, when the Gossip Girl alum was famously dubbed one of the few “Hollywood friends Swift can trust.” The two shared laughs, private vacations, and even creative moments—Lively’s kids inspired Swift’s 2017 hit “Gorgeous.” Blake was also a regular at Taylor’s birthday bashes, last seen at one in 2023 with Gigi Hadid, Miles Teller, and other A-list pals. Their last public outing? October 2024—when Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds joined Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce for a cozy dinner in SoHo. Before that, Reynolds and Lively were seen cheering for Kelce at the Super Bowl earlier that year.
The tension comes as Lively battles an increasingly messy legal fight over It Ends With Us, which co-star and producer Justin Baldoni is entangled in. Swift’s name was dragged into the controversy when Baldoni’s legal team allegedly tried to subpoena her—reportedly trespassing at her and Kelce’s home at night in an attempt to serve her. Swift’s lawyers swiftly shot back, confirming she had “zero involvement” in the film’s production or creative direction and only saw it after its release—between stops on her record-smashing Eras Tour. The subpoena attempt was thrown out, but the drama clearly rattled Swift’s camp, who want no part of Baldoni’s PR storm.
Insiders also claim Swift was present when Ryan Reynolds confronted Baldoni over alleged misconduct toward Lively—a tense encounter that further fueled speculation about whether Swift would take the stand if things escalate. For now, though, Blake’s private gesture may have been the truest message of all: some friendships are built to weather even the ugliest Hollywood storms.
