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Just prior to Taylor Swift’s appearance to support Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl LIX, she unexpectedly entered a controversial situation involving her close friend Blake Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni.
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The controversy erupted when text messages exchanged between Lively and Baldoni were disclosed during a legal dispute tied to their movie It Ends With Us. Lively hinted at having “dragons” she could rely on, which many interpreted as references to her husband Ryan Reynolds and Swift.
Blake Lively’s Messages Draw Attention to Swift
Lively reportedly stated in a message to Baldoni, “If you ever watch Game of Thrones, you’ll know I’m like Khaleesi, and I have a few dragons.” She added that these “dragons” are a source of support in her endeavors.
Baldoni acknowledged that Swift was indeed one of these “dragons,” expressing admiration for her contributions, stating, “What you did really helps and makes it much more engaging. (And I would have felt this way without Ryan and Taylor).”
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Swift Reportedly Feeling Overlooked
Despite their close friendship lasting nearly ten years, Swift has kept quiet about It Ends With Us, unlike her usual enthusiastic support of her friends’ projects. Notably, she did not publicly promote Lively’s film premiere last August, contrasting her previous backing of Zoë Kravitz’s film Blink Twice.
Impact on Their Friendship?
Swift is known for her deep loyalty to friends yet also values her personal privacy, especially regarding disputes she is not part of. With Super Bowl just days away, she may opt to stay neutral, avoiding complications before the sporting event.
Currently, there has been no comment from representatives of Swift, Lively, or Baldoni, leading fans to speculate on whether this issue could challenge one of the most prominent friendships in Hollywood.
