Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Taylor Swift's Instagram Purge: The Real Story Behind Deleted Photos of Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni defenders have accused Taylor Swift of deleting photos featuring her former friend Blake Lively from her Instagram account in recent days; pictured together in 2023 in NYC

SWIFTIE SHOCKER: TAYLOR SWIFT'S INSTAGRAM PURGE EXPOSED!

In a stunning revelation that has left Taylor Swift fans reeling, it appears that the pop superstar has been accused of deleting photos featuring her former friend Blake Lively from her Instagram account. The drama-filled saga began when Justin Baldoni's defenders claimed that Taylor had wiped her feed clean after falling out with the Gossip Girl star.

But is this just a PR stunt gone wrong? Or are there more sinister forces at play here?

Fans of the actor posted screenshots of since-deleted pictures of Taylor and Blake to Instagram and Reddit after his defamation suit was thrown out, suggesting that their fractured friendship led to the deletion; Baldoni pictured in August 2024 in NYC

As fans of Taylor and Blake have long known, their friendship has been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. The two actresses were once thick as thieves, often sharing adorable moments on social media. However, all was not well in paradise.

In August 2017, Taylor made headlines by deleting her entire Instagram history, including photos featuring Blake. But now, it seems that the post's absence has nothing to do with their fractured relationship.

According to sources close to the singer-songwriter, this purge was simply a promotional stunt to prepare for the release of her sixth studio album Reputation, which dropped in November 2017.

But Swifties noted in the comments that Taylor had wiped her Instagram and other social media accounts in August 2017 ¿ after the photos were posted ¿ as a PR stunt to announce the release of her Reputation album (pictured)

But what about those screenshots of Taylor and Blake having a blast together? Are they fake news or did they actually happen?

One particularly revealing post featured Taylor holding an adorable koala while Blake petted its face and neck. The gushing comment now reads as ironic: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAKE! You're a wonderful friend, to humans and koalas alike..."

Some Swifties have pointed out that this post actually predated the 2017 social media cleanse, which would mean that Taylor never actually deleted it.

One photo that was deleted in the 2017 sweep featured Taylor and Blake cuddling with a Koala and had a birthday caption dedicated to the actress

Another photo has also been making the rounds – a pumpkin pie that Blake had either baked or procured for Taylor featuring a banner reading "Happy Thanksgiving Birthday" and cute figurines modeled after two of Taylor's Scottish Fold cats.

But here's the twist: this screenshot features an old profile photo of Taylor and long-outdated Instagram design elements, indicating that it was taken years ago. Talk about a blast from the past!

So why are fans so convinced that Taylor deleted her posts featuring Blake? For one, there have been claims that Taylor has since unfollowed Blake on Instagram – but this is simply not true.

Another photo deleted before their falling out showed a pumpkin pie Blake made or procured for Taylor with figurines of her Scottish fold cats on it

In fact, Blake hasn't completely disappeared from Taylor's feed. She's still featured in some group shots, including a photo from a 2019 Christmas party with many of Taylor's pals and members of her squad.

However, the real drama has been unfolding behind the scenes. Since Taylor and Blake's reported falling out, Blake has been praised by Taylor on social media – albeit indirectly.

When Blake's ex-pal Justin Baldoni filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against her, she was able to breathe a sigh of relief after it was thrown out by a judge. But don't get too comfortable, folks! Baldoni's attorney warned that she is on a "false victory tour" and may still face refiled claims.

The former pals were snapped in midair during a trip to Australia in a long-gone post

In the meantime, Taylor has been riding high with her latest album, and fans are eagerly awaiting her next move. Will she make amends with Blake or keep her distance?

One thing is for sure – this drama-filled saga has left us all wondering what's real and what's just a PR stunt gone wrong. Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy celebrity feud!

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The conspiratorial posts from Baldoni defenders come after a judged threw out his defamation suit against Blake, her husband Ryan Reynolds, her publicist and the New York Times. He has until June 23 to refile four of his seven claims; pictured in August 2024

Blake's sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin is still proceeding, and she has subpoenaed Taylor's longtime nemesis Scooter Braun as part of it