Taylor Swift reportedly feels “used” by her long-time friend, actress Blake Lively, following the revelation of controversial text messages
that were part of a countersuit filed by Lively’s “It Ends With Us” co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.
According to a source close to the pop star, Swift is “hurt” by being included in the drama
and “doesn’t appreciate being referred to as one of Blake’s dragons,” as mentioned in the leaked texts.
The issue stems from a recent legal dispute involving Lively and Baldoni.
In his countersuit, Baldoni included text messages exchanged between himself and Lively, which shed light on the actress’ views on her personal relationships,
specifically with her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, and Swift.
While the texts do not explicitly name who Lively’s “dragons” are, many believe she was referring to both her husband and Swift in the cryptic message.
In the alleged texts, Lively compares herself to “Game of Thrones” character Khaleesi, saying, “If you ever get around to watching ‘Game of Thrones,’ you’ll appreciate that I’m Khaleesi, and like her, I happen to have a few dragons.” The actress goes on to describe these “dragons” as protective figures, stating that they “benefit from those gorgeous monsters of mine,” which she claims could help Baldoni. While the message doesn’t directly identify Swift, Baldoni’s response led many to speculate that the “dragons” could indeed refer to Swift and Reynolds.
Baldoni’s text to Lively in response to the script revisions also mentioned, “I really love what you did. It really does [help] a lot. Makes it so much more fun and interesting. (And I would have felt that way without Ryan and Taylor).” This comment seemed to hint that Swift and Reynolds were both included in Lively’s metaphorical “dragons.”
The source who spoke exclusively to *Page Six* emphasized that Swift is upset by the entire situation. “Taylor really wishes Blake hadn’t dragged her into this whole situation,” the insider said. The source also pointed out that Swift feels betrayed by the way Lively referred to her in such a public and indirect manner, especially given their long friendship.
Swift and Lively have been close friends for years, with the Grammy-winning singer often showing support for the actress and her family on social media. The two have shared numerous public moments over the years, including family gatherings and public outings. However, this recent controversy has put their friendship under scrutiny, with many fans wondering how the two will move forward after such a revealing exchange.
The text message leak has caused tension in the relationship, and the insider mentioned that Swift “can’t help but feel used at this point.” This sense of being taken advantage of is likely heightened by the fact that Lively has publicly acknowledged the strength of their bond, making it more complicated for Swift to reconcile being pulled into a legal dispute she never wanted to be a part of.
While it is unclear whether this fallout will permanently damage Swift and Lively’s friendship, it is clear that the incident has left a mark. Swift is known for valuing genuine and supportive friendships, and this situation seems to have caused her emotional distress. “Taylor cherishes genuine friendships,” the source added, but the implications of being drawn into the legal drama have made it difficult for her to maintain that same level of trust.
At this point, it remains to be seen how both Lively and Swift will address the situation moving forward. Will they work through this tension, or will this controversy result in a more permanent rift? Fans will be closely watching as the story unfolds.
For now, it appears that Swift is focused on handling this challenging moment privately, even as public interest in the situation grows. As the controversy continues to stir, many are left wondering how this will affect the relationship between two of Hollywood’s most beloved stars.
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