Taylor Swift Tried to ‘Calm Down’ Blake Lively Years Before Legal Nightmare with Justin Baldoni Caused a ‘Rift’

Insiders claim Taylor Swift tried to help her friend Blake Lively ‘tone down’ her bold personality years before Lively’s legal troubles with Justin Baldoni led to a dramatic fallout. The Gossip Girl actress, 37, has found herself embroiled in a bitter legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star, 41-year-old Justin Baldoni, whom she has accused of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign against her in a shocking lawsuit filed last year.

Currently, Baldoni is suing both Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, 48, for $400 million, and has caused a stir by dragging Taylor Swift into the highly contentious legal fight.

Legal Drama Unfolds

The ongoing legal feud between Lively and Baldoni has put Lively’s past behavior under intense scrutiny, as the public judges each new update. Insiders claim that Taylor Swift had tried to advise her friend to “dial it back” and avoid acting too aggressively in the years leading up to this controversy.

A source revealed: “Taylor has always admired Blake for being brave, outspoken, and unwilling to be controlled.” This shared boldness was one of the key factors that brought the two women together when they first met a decade ago.

A Friendship Built on Similarities

The source continued: “Taylor sees a reflection of herself in Blake. The main difference is that Taylor is more subtle, while Blake goes all in. Blake never holds back, and that’s what has caused things to spiral out of control for her.” While Swift made efforts to help Lively dial down her rebellious nature in the past, it became clear that Lively would not change.

Despite these efforts, the two remain close today, though insiders acknowledge that the legal battle surrounding It Ends With Us has created a minor shift in their relationship. “Taylor doesn’t like being dragged into this,” the insider shared.

Accusations and Legal Entanglement

In a lawsuit filed last month, Baldoni accused Lively of using Taylor Swift to intimidate him during a meeting with her husband regarding changes she had made to a rooftop scene in the film. Baldoni claims that Swift made him feel he “had to follow Blake’s direction for the script.”

The situation escalated when Lively reportedly threatened Baldoni by comparing herself to Khaleesi from Game of Thrones in a series of messages, referring to her husband Reynolds and Swift as her “dragons.” The comparison to Khaleesi, a character known for her fiery and vengeful nature, shocked Swift, who was unaware that Lively was even planning to attend the meeting. When Swift arrived at Lively’s New York penthouse, the meeting was already in full swing.

An insider revealed: “Taylor is temporarily distancing herself from Blake because she doesn’t want to get more involved than she already has.” Swift, mindful of her public image, was reportedly shocked by the comparison and uncomfortable with the way Lively handled the situation.

Involvement of Taylor Swift’s Music

Things took a further turn when Baldoni alleged that Lively had exploited her friendship with Swift to further her own agenda. Baldoni claims that Lively threatened to withhold approval for the movie’s trailer unless she was given more time to work with her personal editor on her version of the cut. According to the lawsuit, Lively also threatened to “change her mind” about contacting Swift to ensure the use of her 2020 hit song “My Tears Ricochet” in the trailer.

A text exchange between an executive at Sony reportedly read: “Blake is calling Taylor to approve the song. Of course, she’s reaching out, saying she’s asking for time with her editor. We know the condition is a signed contract—just wondering if you’d reconsider so [REDACTED] can release the trailer and Blake doesn’t change her mind when she calls Taylor.”

Lively and Reynolds are said to have gotten their way in the end, with the song being used in the final trailer. However, Baldoni’s lawsuit argues that Lively used her connection with Swift to manipulate the process for her own benefit.

Taylor Swift’s Discomfort and Distance

As the drama continued to unfold, Swift made a conscious effort to distance herself from the situation. Despite supporting Lively earlier in the dispute, Swift’s involvement in the public legal battle led to her pulling back. A source shared: “Taylor politely withdrew from everything. She is very aware of her image and dislikes being even mentioned in this mess.”

The fallout between the two friends shocked fans, especially those who have followed their relationship for over a decade. Swift has even referenced Lively’s children in her music, further cementing their close bond.

The ongoing saga involving Lively, Baldoni, and Swift has captivated the public’s attention, with new updates continuing to emerge. As It Ends With Us remains a box office hit, grossing $351 million worldwide, Lively and Baldoni’s legal battle remains in the spotlight. Both Lively and Baldoni, have denied all the allegations made against them.

As of now, it’s unclear how the situation will evolve, but one thing is certain: Taylor Swift’s role in this highly charged legal drama has made headlines, leaving fans curious about her next steps.