Blake Lively has reportedly reached out to Taylor Swift in an effort to mend their friendship, which had become strained amid a legal dispute involving Lively’s “It Ends With Us” co-star, Justin Baldoni. According to reports from RadarOnline and Page Six, Lively’s outreach stems from allegations that she used her friendship with Swift to gain creative control over the film. A source revealed that it was important for Lively to reconcile with Swift, emphasizing that she never intended to hurt her friend and deeply missed their bond.
Swift, for her part, reportedly appreciated Lively’s apology, finding it genuine and heartfelt. The source indicated that she holds no grudges and is ready to move forward, suggesting that the two may be on track to restore their friendship.
The legal conflict began when Lively filed a đť‘ eđť‘Ąual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, claiming he made inappropriate comments during filming, including an unsolicited kiss. Baldoni retaliated with a staggering $400 million countersuit, which brought Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and Swift into the mix. Despite Baldoni’s claims, Lively defended her husband and Swift as “absolute titans” in Hollywood, although sources clarified that Swift had no creative role in the project.
As the case is set to go to trial in March 2026, Reynolds’ attorney hinted that Swift might be called to testify, adding another layer of complexity to the situation. In light of the controversy, Swift has distanced herself from some friendships, including those with Zoe Kravitz and Gigi Hadid, to prevent further entanglement in the legal battle.
Meanwhile, Lively’s legal team is attempting to have Baldoni’s lawsuit dismissed, calling it a “vengeful and rambling” abuse of the legal process. As both Lively and Swift navigate this tumultuous period, fans are left wondering if their friendship can fully recover from the strain of these recent events.