3 Close Friends of Blake Lively Who Chose to Remain Silent on Justin Baldoni Drama
Blake Lively feels betrayed as Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, and Selena Gomez stay silent during the Justin Baldoni drama and Taylor Swift rift.
Blake Lively is known for having many famous friends, in her own words, her “dragons”. Recent reports suggest the actress was left feeling blindsided and betrayed when three of her longtime besties, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, and Selena Gomez, chose to remain silent during the highly publicized drama involving Justin Baldoni.
And now, according to insiders, these three didn’t just stay quiet, they apparently took a step back when she needed support most, especially amid her rumored falling out with Taylor Swift. The source claimed (via Heat World),
But as far as Blake’s circle of friends, most of them have sided with Taylor. It’s very likely Blake will never be close to the likes of Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne and Selena Gomez again. They acted like they were her friends, but the moment Taylor was upset, they showed their true colours. It’s something Blake will never forget
While they were once seen arm-in-arm at fashion shows and glittering Hollywood events, Liveky reportedly no longer views the trio the same way. Behind the scenes, she feels they only acted like friends until things got messy. As soon as Taylor Swift was upset, their loyalty shifted, revealing what Lively now believes were their true colors all along.
How Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne & Selena Gomez drifted from Blake Lively
Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid in a still | Credits: @GigiHadid/Instagram
Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid didn’t just randomly become besties; it was reportedly Taylor Swift who first introduced them, playing ultimate girl squad matchmaker. They were first spotted together in 2014 at the God’s Love We Deliver, Golden Heart Awards in New York.
Since then, they have been pretty inseparable. One of their standout appearances was in 2024, when they stepped out together at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere, dressed in outfits that paid tribute to the Marvel characters, Hadid in yellow, Lively in red.
But has quietly now faded. While there’s no drama in sight, the bond has clearly cooled, especially as Swift distanced herself from Blake.
Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne in a still | Credits: Etvonweb licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
In a similar pattern, Blake Lively and Cara Delevingne‘s friendship also began through their mutual connection with Taylor Swift. Both starred in Swift’s 2015 “Bad Blood” music video and were often seen together in the singer’s social circle. They shared public appearances and were last photographed together at a dinner in Manhattan in September 2023.
However, their friendship has since cooled. According to the Daily Mail, Delevingne hasn’t spoken to Lively in months and has no plans to reconnect. There was no major falling out, but Delevingne has reportedly chosen to stay close to Swift.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez in Only Murder in the Building | Credit: Hulu
Selena Gomez and Blake Lively have shared one big thing in common over the years, and that is that they both have proudly called Taylor Swift their best friend. But when it comes to each other, the spark never really caught on.
Their connection began through Swift’s famous girl squad, but while Gomez and Swift have been tight since 2008, Lively didn’t join the circle until 2015. From the start, Gomez and Lively reportedly never quite clicked, as per the Daily Mail.
They’ve rarely been spotted together, never posted photos as a trio with Swift, and even at big events like the Met Gala or SNL, they’ve kept their distance. Thus, it was sort of a no-brainer that she would choose the pop singer over Blake Lively!
What went wrong between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift!
One of Blake Lively’s “dragons”, Taylor Swift, is breathing fire in a very different direction these days.
Their once-solid friendship, full of Super Bowl selfies, double dates, and Swiftie shoutouts, has hit serious turbulence, all thanks to the It Ends With Us courtroom chaos.
A still from the Lover MV | Credits: YouTube
While Lively is knee-deep in legal drama with director Justin Baldoni, Swift has quietly backed away from her longtime BFF, and sources say it’s not just to avoid the spotlight.
So, why is Taylor upset? It all goes back to a leaked message Lively reportedly sent to Baldoni, joking that she’s “Khaleesi” and has a few “dragons“. According to insiders, the singer didn’t exactly love being described as such. She reportedly found the whole thing manipulative and didn’t appreciate being pulled into a messy lawsuit like she was some kind of secret weapon. The Heat World source further claimed,
Blake swears it was never her intention to use Taylor. It’s been twisted into this ugly thing and weaponised against her. To be cut off so abruptly has been one of the most painful experiences of her life.
To make matters worse, Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, even unfollowed Ryan Reynolds on Instagram. Lively, for her part, is heartbroken. and isn’t letting go without a fight.
Blake Lively is on a mission to win Taylor Swift back!
Winning Taylor Swift back is no small mission, especially when she’s the godmother to three of your kids and once basically part of the family group chat. But Blake Lively isn’t going it alone in her quest to mend their broken friendship.
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively | Credit: @blakelively/ Instagram
From mutual friend Hugh Jackman (who’s reportedly playing peacekeeper) to Salma Hayek, she’s got some serious star power in her corner. The source claimed,
Blake’s desperately hoping that Taylor will forgive her, but of course, there’s no guarantee that she will be let back into her inner circle. Yes, the lines of communication are open – but when Taylor cuts someone off, it’s usually for life. Still, Blake isn’t ready to give up. She loves Taylor and misses her terribly, and she’ll do anything to fix this.
Lively is desperate to win Taylor Swift back and is willing to do whatever it takes to fix what’s broken, no matter how long it takes or how steep the climb. Only time will tell if her efforts will lead to forgiveness and a second chance at friendship.