Friendships can be dramatic and complicated at times, and even more so when you have the added pressure of being in the public eye. The latest saga involving Taylor Swift and Blake Lively is no exception.
The latter’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni is threatening her relationship with Swift, and her $30 million empire. As the drama unfolds, there’s one question on everyone’s mind: Why is Swift not speaking up for her long-time friend?
How Taylor Swift got dragged into the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Drama
Taylor Swift’s involvement in the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively drama seems a bit unexpected, and complicated. The singer was pulled into the legal battle when Baldoni countersued Lively and Ryan Reynolds in a $400 million lawsuit.
As per reports from Daily Mail, Baldoni has claimed in his court filings that the actress used her friendship with Swift to intimidate him in meetings about script edits. He felt pressured into complying with Lively’s demands due to Swift’s presence, and the former allegedly tried to create an uncomfortable dynamic.
Things escalated even further when Lively purportedly compared herself to Khaleesi from Game of Thrones in her text messages, where she referred to her husband and Swift as her “dragons.” The court documents reportedly shocked the singer because she had no intention of being involved in the meetings at all.
Taylor Swift’s silence has raised many questions
Taylor Swift’s absence of public support for Blake Lively during the initial allegations of s*xual harassment has raised eyebrows. The duo has been close friends for years, but no vocal backing from the pop star has made people speculate that either she is not comfortable with the situation or believes that Lively’s claims might not hold any substance.
The same outlet has reported that Lively and Swift are no longer talking to each other. They’ve also suggested that the singer declined to attend SNL’s 50th-anniversary special because the It End with Us actress and Kim Kardashian were on the guest list.
One of their insiders has stated that “Taylor is taking stock of which of her friends are good for her and who name-drops her for personal gain after Blake-gate.” So Swift’s decision to stay away from the drama can also be interpreted as a move to protect her own reputation, but fans are still waiting to see if she will break her silence.
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