Taylor Swift is reportedly furious with Blake Lively, believing she was manipulated and used in Lively’s ongoing dispute with Justin Baldoni over the upcoming film It Ends with Us.
According to sources close to the singer, Swift was unaware she was walking into a tense confrontation when she arrived at Lively’s New York penthouse for what she thought was a casual visit. Instead, she was unknowingly pulled into the dispute between Lively and Baldoni, who serves as both the film’s lead actor and director.
The situation escalated after Lively reportedly referred to Swift as one of her “dragons” in a text message to Baldoni following the meeting. The term, a nod to Game of Thrones, implied that Swift and Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, were her protectors in the argument.
A source close to Swift told TMZ that the singer was shocked by the characterization and deeply resents being used as a power move in a fight she never intended to be part of.
Swift Distances Herself from Lively Over “Manipulation” Allegations
Sources say Swift believes Lively deliberately timed her arrival so that she would walk into the meeting before Baldoni could leave, making it appear as though she was taking sides.
“She had no idea a meeting was even happening,” the source said. “Taylor just showed up at the time Blake told her to, and suddenly she was in the middle of a heated discussion.”
The fallout between Swift and Lively has sent shockwaves through their inner circle, especially considering Swift is the godmother to one of Lively and Reynolds’ children.
Adding to the tension, Swift has also reportedly learned that Lively has been using her name behind the scenes for years, including falsely telling a young actress that Swift had personally cast her in a project—something the pop star never did.
Despite these revelations, a source close to Lively insists there’s no rift, claiming the two women still talk regularlyand that Lively has already apologized.
However, insiders close to Swift say the singer isn’t fully convinced and is re-evaluating her trust in the actress.
Meanwhile, Baldoni’s legal team is reportedly considering subpoenaing Swift for a deposition related to the dispute, further complicating the situation.
With one of Hollywood’s most high-profile friendships now under scrutiny, fans are left wondering: is this the beginning of the end for Taylor and Blake?
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