Taylor Swift‘s recent life-changing announcement not only shook the music industry but also had a profound impact on her troubled relationship with Blake Lively.
This month, Taylor Swift achieved a monumental six-year goal — she was finally able to reclaim the rights to her albums.
In a heartfelt message on her official website, Swift shared the emotional rollercoaster of her battle to regain her first six albums, a journey that cost her millions of dollars, buckets of sweat, and endless tears.
However, Swift’s career win was intertwined with another victory for her almost-sister-turned-frenemy, Blake Lively.
Swift’s recent victory was not just a personal victory; it also catalyzed a positive change in her relationship with Lively.
The ladies were the closest of pals for more than a decade, with Swift serving as the godmother of Lively’s children.
Moreover, the bond between the pals broke in 2024 after Lively and Justin Baldoni started a half-billion-dollar legal war over sexual misconduct allegations that Lively had made against Baldoni.
Swift’s name and reputation suffered a significant blow after lawyers for Baldoni leaked her emails to the press, suggesting that she had played a role in the chaos due to her power and influence.
Upset by Lively for causing drama and staining her name, Swift pulled away. The duo stopped spending time together and cut contact.
Travis Kelce, Swift’s boyfriend, showed his loyalty by taking a public stance. He unfollowed Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s husband, on Instagram, a move that was seen as a clear sign of support for Swift in the ongoing feud.
However, it seems that time and winning her master’s degree heal all wounds. According to a source close to Swift who spoke to PEOPLE Magazine, Swift is ready to make small steps towards Lively.
They are not yet on solid ground and took some time apart, but they are gradually making their way back to each other. The source told PEOPLE: “Their friendship has halted. [They] aren’t as close and haven’t been spending as much time together as they did in the past. Taylor and Blake are trying to get back on good terms.”
The person, who is part of Swift’s entourage, revealed that she is ready to make small steps toward Lively. According to the person in the know: “Taylor is working to trust Blake again, but it’s going to take some time.”
The singer is hopeful that she can learn to trust her friend again. The insider stated: “Taylor is working to trust Blake again, but it’s going to take some time.”
This win was a significant step towards healing their strained friendship; it remains to be seen whether Selena Gomez will approve of any of this.
Gomez never trusted Lively and will not easily accept this reconciliation.
