Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Silence Speaks Louder: Blake Lively's Reaction to Taylor Swift's Engagement

Taylor Swift ¿s engagement to Travis Kelce had friends and fans buzzing with congratulations¿but Blake Lively stayed silent; (seen in April)

TAYLOR SWIFT'S ENGAGEMENT TO TRAVIS KELCE LEAVES BLAKE LIVELY IN THE COLD: EXCLUSIVE

In a shocking turn of events, Taylor Swift's engagement to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has left her former BFF Blake Lively in the dark - and fans are buzzing with speculation. While Swift's squad was quick to congratulate the pop superstar on Instagram, one notable absence stood out: Lively.

But it's not just a simple case of "not receiving an invite" or "being busy." No, no. The drama between these two former A-list besties is about to get a whole lot juicier, and we've got the scoop!

The 35-year-old pop superstar shared the exciting news on Instagram Tuesday, posting a series of pictures from her engagement photo shoot capturing the Kansas City Chiefs star, also 35, getting down on one knee

A ROCKY ROAD TO HEALING

It all started when Justin Baldoni, Lively's co-star in their ill-fated movie It Ends With Us, filed a $400 million countersuit against her and husband Ryan Reynolds. In the explosive documents, it was revealed that Lively had referred to Swift as "my dragons" - a phrase that left many scratching their heads. But what really raised eyebrows was when Baldoni claimed that Lively had tried to coerce Swift into making a public statement and deleting texts.

Fast forward to January 2024: a source close to the situation spilled the tea on TheScholarlyNote.com, revealing that Lively's friends - including Swift! - thought her text to Baldoni was "uncool" and "unnecessary." Apparently, Lively had referred to herself as "Khaleesi," implying she was some sort of powerful queen, with Swift and Reynolds as her loyal dragons.

The tension between the former friends blew up after Swift¿s name got dragged into Lively¿s 2024 legal battle with Justin Baldoni - his lawyers claimed Lively tried to 'coerce' Swift into a public statement and delete texts ¿and even though a subpoena was later dropped, the drama clearly left its mark; (seen in 2024)

A TENSE SITUATION GETS HOTTER

The tension between these two former friends seems to have reached a boiling point. In recent weeks, sources close to Swift have revealed that the singer has been trying to distance herself from Lively - and it's not just about the drama surrounding It Ends With Us.

On August 13, Swift announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, which includes a track titled "Ruin the Friendship." While the song's lyrics haven't been revealed yet, fans are already speculating that it might be aimed at Lively. Ouch!

Swift¿s longtime pals, supermodel Gigi Hadid (left) , Karlie Kloss , and Cara Delevingne were quick to like the post, showing support from her girl squad

A GODMOTHER'S REPUTATION AT STAKE

But what really gets our attention is Swift's role as godmother to Lively and Reynolds' three daughters: James, Inez, and Betty. The pop star has even woven their family into her music - think "Gorgeous" from Reputation, which features a voice cameo by James.

However, with the release of "Ruin the Friendship," it seems Swift is attempting to distance herself from Lively once and for all. And it's not just about the drama surrounding It Ends With Us... we've got sources close to the situation revealing that Swift has been "trying to ice" Lively out of her inner circle.

Karlie sent her love to Taylor by liking the engagement news; (seen in 2014)

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THESE TWO ONCE- CLOSE FRIENDS?

With the Baldoni drama still simmering, attention is turning to who else might be subpoenaed in the case. Ryan Reynolds is already on the radar - and sources close to the situation are speculating that his communications will come under scrutiny next.

And what about Swift's longtime friend Hugh Jackman? Reports suggest he might also face a grilling in court. It looks like this drama has only just begun!

Taylor, Gigi Hadid, Karlie and Lily Aldridge attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards

In the end, it seems Taylor Swift is doing just fine without Blake Lively by her side - and with an engagement to Travis Kelce on the horizon, we can't help but wonder: what's next for these two once-close friends? Will they ever be able to put their differences aside and mend their friendship?

Only time (and possibly a few more explosive texts) will tell.