Blake Lively Raves Over Cynthia Erivo: Is This a Subtle Swipe at Taylor Swift?

TURMOIL IN TINSLETOWN: BLAKE LIVELY'S FRIENDSHIP WITH TAYLOR SWIFT TEETERS ON THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE

In a shocking turn of events, Blake Lively's attempt to salvage her troubled friendship with Taylor Swift has been met with deafening silence from the singer-songwriter. Despite Blake's fervent efforts to mend their 10-year bond, which has been frayed by allegations of betrayal and exploitation, Taylor remains resolute in her decision to distance herself from her former friend.

But just as it seemed like all hope was lost for these two Hollywood A-listers, Blake Lively took to Instagram to shower praise on another celebrity who has managed to capture the spotlight - Cynthia Erivo. The 37-year-old actress, known for her roles in Gossip Girl and A Simple Favor, couldn't contain her admiration for the 38-year-old Wicked star's show-stopping performance at the 2025 Tony Awards.

Blake's glowing tribute came in the form of an Instagram Story post, which featured a clip of Cynthia's breathtaking opening number. "This. Human. Is. Unreal," Blake gushed, as she lavished praise on Cynthia's incredible talent, beauty, elegance, strength, and pipes. "The courage and confidence it takes to do this is one of countless ways @cynthiaerivo shows what it looks like to be a role model."

But what's clear from Blake's effusive endorsement is that her eyes are fixed firmly on the horizon - and not just because she's been left heartbroken by Taylor's betrayal. Insiders close to the situation claim that Blake has been trying to salvage their friendship for weeks, but Taylor remains unmoved.

"It's a miracle that Blake hasn't given up yet," a source spilled to The Scholarly Note.com. "She's been texting, calling, and emailing Taylor nonstop, begging her to take her back. But Taylor just isn't having it."

And the reasons behind their acrimonious split? Well, let's just say it's not exactly pretty. According to insiders, Blake allegedly dragged Taylor into a heated dispute with Justin Baldoni, her co-star in the movie It Ends With Us. As part of this controversy, Taylor was named in several legal documents - which included some rather incriminating screenshots of alleged texts between Blake and Swift.

It appears that Blake may have thought she was being clever by referring to herself as "Khaleesi" (a character from Game of Thrones) and Taylor as one of her "dragons." But what's become clear is that this joke has fallen flat with Taylor, who feels utterly betrayed by her former friend.

To make matters worse for Blake, Taylor's subpoena as a witness in Justin Baldoni's case was only withdrawn after her 73-year-old father Scott Swift provided evidence to the defense team detailing how Blake's team allegedly tried to coerce Taylor into making a public statement of support for the actress. "It's clear that Blake thought she could manipulate Taylor into doing her bidding," an insider claimed.

Now, with the 2025 Tony Awards behind us and the spotlight firmly back on these two Hollywood A-listers, one thing is certain: only time will tell if Blake Lively can salvage her friendship with Taylor Swift. But until then, we're left to wonder - what exactly did happen between these two friends that was so bad it drove a wedge between them?

Blake Lively's glowing tribute to Cynthia Erivo on Instagram

[Image description: A screenshot of Blake Lively's Instagram Story post featuring a clip of Cynthia Erivo's Tony Awards performance. The caption reads: "This. Human. Is. Unreal. The talent, beauty, elegance, strength, pipes, whimsy and mischief in every single details. Performing lyrics that were written in real time so there was no way to have practiced the final version... The courage and confidence it takes to do this is one of countless ways @cynthiaerivo shows what it looks like to be a role model."]

The full list of celebrities who've been dragged into Blake Lively's dispute with Taylor Swift

• Justin Baldoni (co-star in It Ends With Us)
• Taylor Swift's 73-year-old father Scott Swift
• Various lawyers and defense teams involved in the controversy

We'll continue to keep you updated on this developing story as more information becomes available.