The friendship between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively: 10 years together and new challenges
21 january 2026 в 22:37
For ten years, true fans of Taylor Swift have been following the friendship between Taylor and Blake Lively. In 2015, there were rumors of a conflict between them, but Blake quickly dismissed those speculations, and since then, they have become inseparable friends. However, against the backdrop of Blake’s legal troubles with her co-star from «It Ends With Us» and director Justin Baldoni, court documents may indicate a new crack in her friendship with Taylor.
Let’s recall all the key moments of Taylor and Blake’s friendship.
In September 2015, fans speculated that Blake hinted at Taylor in her comment on the music video for «Bad Blood». However, the «A Simple Favor» actress quickly dispelled the rumors of a conflict by writing on social media: «Um, whoever thinks I’m shading someone clearly doesn’t know I have 'Taylor Swift, please be my wife, voodoo doll' #obsessed. I love my Canadian family almost as much as I love Taylor Lively. I mean, Swift. Okay, FINE, we can combine our last names. Kisses, Blake Swift-Lively forever [sic]».
Two months later, Taylor and Blake spent time together in Australia, visiting the Warner Bros. Movie World theme park.
In July 2016, Blake brought her husband Ryan Reynolds to a Fourth of July party hosted by Taylor, and they all appeared together in social media photos. In December of that year, Blake publicly wished Taylor a happy birthday on Instagram, sharing a selfie together.
During the «Reputation» era, Blake and Ryan supported Taylor at one of her concerts when the singer used the voice of their daughter James at the beginning of the song «Gorgeous».
In the summer of 2018, Blake humorously talked about a video in which she and Ryan smile and scream upon hearing their daughter’s voice in «Gorgeous». «It was the real, unfiltered version of our awful proud parent-stadiness», - she said on «Good Morning America». «Our kids live a very normal life, as much as possible. So she didn’t even get a title on the album. I should be getting royalties!»
Ryan and Blake attended several of Taylor’s parties, including a New Year’s party and a birthday celebration at the end of the year.
In 2020, Taylor released the song «Betty», - in which she mentions both of Ryan and Blake’s daughters—James and Inez.
«You heard the rumors from Inez / You can’t believe a word she says», - Taylor sings in one of the lines. «I was walking home on broken cobblestones / Just thinking of you when she pulled up like / A figment of my worst intentions / She said, 'James, get in, let’s go.'»
Accepting the Album of the Year award at the Grammys in 2021, Taylor thanked Ryan and Blake, as well as «Betty, James, and Inez» in her speech. In October of that year, the singer went trick-or-treating in New York with Blake and Ryan’s kids for Halloween.
By the end of the year, Blake directed Taylor’s music video for the song «I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)». «I finally got to work with the brilliant, bold, and incredibly funny @blakelively in her directorial debut. Join us for a toast and some fun», - Taylor wrote on Instagram at the time.
Throughout 2022, Taylor and Blake often spent time together, including a photo in Blake’s pregnancy announcement. Moreover, Taylor even paid tribute to Blake’s performance in «A Simple Favor» by wearing an outfit similar to her character’s costume at the Tribeca Festival.
After her breakup with ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, Taylor and Blake were spotted together in April 2023. The following month, Taylor mentioned Blake’s entire family during a concert on the Eras tour.
By the end of the year, Taylor brought Blake to football games after she publicly announced her relationship with Travis Kelce
Let’s recall all the key moments of Taylor and Blake’s friendship.
In September 2015, fans speculated that Blake hinted at Taylor in her comment on the music video for «Bad Blood». However, the «A Simple Favor» actress quickly dispelled the rumors of a conflict by writing on social media: «Um, whoever thinks I’m shading someone clearly doesn’t know I have 'Taylor Swift, please be my wife, voodoo doll' #obsessed. I love my Canadian family almost as much as I love Taylor Lively. I mean, Swift. Okay, FINE, we can combine our last names. Kisses, Blake Swift-Lively forever [sic]».
Two months later, Taylor and Blake spent time together in Australia, visiting the Warner Bros. Movie World theme park.
In July 2016, Blake brought her husband Ryan Reynolds to a Fourth of July party hosted by Taylor, and they all appeared together in social media photos. In December of that year, Blake publicly wished Taylor a happy birthday on Instagram, sharing a selfie together.
During the «Reputation» era, Blake and Ryan supported Taylor at one of her concerts when the singer used the voice of their daughter James at the beginning of the song «Gorgeous».
In the summer of 2018, Blake humorously talked about a video in which she and Ryan smile and scream upon hearing their daughter’s voice in «Gorgeous». «It was the real, unfiltered version of our awful proud parent-stadiness», - she said on «Good Morning America». «Our kids live a very normal life, as much as possible. So she didn’t even get a title on the album. I should be getting royalties!»
Ryan and Blake attended several of Taylor’s parties, including a New Year’s party and a birthday celebration at the end of the year.
In 2020, Taylor released the song «Betty», - in which she mentions both of Ryan and Blake’s daughters—James and Inez.
«You heard the rumors from Inez / You can’t believe a word she says», - Taylor sings in one of the lines. «I was walking home on broken cobblestones / Just thinking of you when she pulled up like / A figment of my worst intentions / She said, 'James, get in, let’s go.'»
Accepting the Album of the Year award at the Grammys in 2021, Taylor thanked Ryan and Blake, as well as «Betty, James, and Inez» in her speech. In October of that year, the singer went trick-or-treating in New York with Blake and Ryan’s kids for Halloween.
By the end of the year, Blake directed Taylor’s music video for the song «I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)». «I finally got to work with the brilliant, bold, and incredibly funny @blakelively in her directorial debut. Join us for a toast and some fun», - Taylor wrote on Instagram at the time.
Throughout 2022, Taylor and Blake often spent time together, including a photo in Blake’s pregnancy announcement. Moreover, Taylor even paid tribute to Blake’s performance in «A Simple Favor» by wearing an outfit similar to her character’s costume at the Tribeca Festival.
After her breakup with ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, Taylor and Blake were spotted together in April 2023. The following month, Taylor mentioned Blake’s entire family during a concert on the Eras tour.
By the end of the year, Taylor brought Blake to football games after she publicly announced her relationship with Travis Kelce
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