From Best Friends to Legal Feuds: The Untold Story Behind Swift and Lively’s Split

Taylor Swift's Decade-Long Friendship with Blake Lively on Brink of Collapse

The seemingly unbreakable bond between pop sensation Taylor Swift, 35, and actress Blake Lively, 37, is now on the verge of shattering into a million pieces. A source close to the situation has exclusively revealed to TheScholarlyNote.com that Swift has had enough of Lively's alleged manipulation and bullying, and their friendship is effectively over.

This stunning development comes hot on the heels of Lively's high-stakes legal battle with Justin Baldoni, 41, which has dragged in multiple A-listers, including Swift. According to insiders, Lively threatened to leak embarrassing private texts from Swift unless the pop star agreed to publicly back her in her feud with Baldoni.

Swift's reps have slammed Lively's alleged tactics as "inappropriate and apparently extortionate," while Baldoni's legal team has accused Lively of attempting to coerce Swift into releasing a statement of support. The explosive revelation has left Swift feeling betrayed, exploited, and "completely floored" by the legal escalation.

TheScholarlyNote.com has learned that Swift is not only done with her friendship with Lively but also cutting ties with Gigi Hadid, 30, who was reportedly introduced to Lively through Swift. According to sources, Hadid's loyalty lies with Swift, and she will never be one of Lively's "dragons."

The Fallout

As the drama unfolds, Swift has been trying to distance herself from the scandal and her friendship with Lively. The singer's inner circle has reportedly iced Lively out, while boyfriend Travis Kelce has unfollowed Ryan Reynolds on Instagram.

Reynolds, Lively's husband, is expected to face scrutiny as well, with Baldoni's legal team likely subpoenaing his communications in the case. Last week, speculation arose around Hugh Jackman, a friend of Swift and Reynolds', who could also be dragged into the fray.

The Decade-Long Friendship

Swift and Lively have been friends for over a decade, sharing milestones and celebrating each other's successes. The singer has even name-dropped Lively's children in her music, cementing their bond.

However, behind-the-scenes tensions have simmered beneath the surface, with sources revealing that Swift was not pleased when Lively referred to her as one of her "dragons" in a text message exchange with Baldoni.

The Scandal Unfolds

The legal battle has been marked by explosive revelations, including allegations of Lively's failure to read the novel on which the movie It Ends With Us is based until after filming started. The actress has also been accused of forcing Baldoni and his family to sit in the basement during the film's premiere due to her refusal to be in the same room as him.

In a bombshell twist, raw footage obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com showed that Baldoni had not nuzzled Lively's neck or told her she smelled good, as claimed. Instead, the conversation was about the scent of Lively's fake tan.

Taylor Swift's Fury

As the legal drama continues to unfold, Swift is reportedly seething with anger and feeling "exploited" by her longtime friend Lively. The singer has been left devastated by being subpoenaed as a witness in the case and is now seeking to distance herself from the scandal.

TheScholarlyNote.com will continue to monitor this developing story and bring you updates as more information becomes available.