Taylor Swift may have cleared her name from a messy courtroom drama, but the emotional ripple effects appear to have left a mark on one of her closest friendships. According to insiders, the once-tight bond between Swift and actress Blake Lively has taken a serious hit in the wake of a now-dropped subpoena filed by Justin Baldoni’s legal team.
Legal turmoil finally ends for Taylor Swift
The multi-Grammy-winning singer found herself briefly caught in the middle of the escalating legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni, co-stars in the controversial film It Ends With Us. Swift was subpoenaed by Justin Baldoni’s legal representatives earlier this month, alleging she was involved in covering up key communications at Blake Lively’s urging. However, on May 22, that subpoena was officially withdrawn after Swift’s team voluntarily provided relevant information.
Sources close to the singer say she now feels “an immense sense of relief,” finally putting the legal stress behind her. A representative for Swift confirmed that she had zero creative involvement with the film, aside from granting permission for the use of her song “My Tears Ricochet.”
“The connection Taylor had to this film was permitting the use of one song,” her rep stated, describing the subpoena as an attention-grabbing move designed to generate “tabloid clickbait.”
Friendship on pause amid legal fallout
While Taylor Swift may have exited the legal spotlight, insiders say her relationship with Lively hasn’t emerged unscathed. A source told Us Weekly that the friendship, once marked by frequent public outings and heartfelt social media exchanges, has gone quiet.
“There’s been radio silence between Taylor and Blake since the subpoena was dropped,” the source revealed. “They won’t pick up where they left off.”
The strain reportedly stems from the emotional toll and media frenzy surrounding the lawsuit. Blake Lively’s legal team has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, while Justin Baldoni has fired back with a staggering $400 million countersuit, claiming defamation and civil extortion.
Swift’s alleged involvement was centered on the claim that Lively encouraged her to delete text messages — an accusation Taylor Swift’s camp denied strongly. Still, the mere suggestion of involvement was enough to sow discord between the friends.
Blake Lively responds to legal development
Blake Lively has spoken out since the subpoenas were withdrawn, calling them “harassing” and “unnecessary.” However, she has not directly addressed her current status with Swift.
As both women move forward — Taylor Swift with her music empire and Blake Lively in the throes of a bitter legal war — it remains unclear if their relationship can weather the storm or if this chapter marks the end of their storied friendship.