Blake Lively is reportedly “devastated” after Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, dropped lyrical grenades that many believe were aimed directly at her. Described by insiders as Swift’s “most brutal” snub yet, the musical fallout has left Lively “heartbroken and humiliated”, signaling a possibly permanent fracture in one of Hollywood’s tightest friendships. We learned this from Radar Online’s sources.
The wreckage began to show its cracks when Swift confirmed several track names during her appearance on fiancé Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, including Ruin the Friendship and CANCELLED!. While neither song explicitly names Lively, fans and insiders alike are convinced the lyrical daggers have a very clear target. A close source shared:
Blake is devastated – this isn’t something she can easily move past. She really loved Taylor and never thought their friendship would fall apart like this.
The emotional hit was compounded by the public dissection online, where Swifties were quick to link the lyrics to Lively’s name. “Hearing those songs has hit her hard, and seeing people online convinced they’re about her just makes it even more painful,” the source added.
The friendship that once had Swift serving as godmother to Lively’s four children with husband Ryan Reynolds now seems to be caught in the wreckage of what might be Swift’s most personally revealing album yet.
Taylor Swift ‘Deeply Upset’ With Blake Lively’s Legal Move in Justin Baldoni Feud
The emotional and musical standoff stems from Blake Lively’s ongoing legal war with It Ends with Us co-star Justin Baldoni. The actress accused Baldoni of harassment and defamation over their 2022 film adaptation of It Ends With Us. But what scorched the earth was how Lively’s friendship with Taylor Swift got dragged into the proceedings.
Court documents allege that Lively tried to use Swift’s influence to pressure creative decisions, an accusation that reportedly left the pop star “deeply upset[ting]” and unwilling to be associated with the controversy. A source confirmed:
Taylor was deeply upset by the suggestion that she had any part in it. She wanted to stay completely out of that whole legal situation.
Though there were whispers of a rekindled connection earlier this year, those hopes have seemingly evaporated with The Life of a Showgirl’s pointed tracklist. Behind the scenes, Lively has reportedly been trying to reach out. But efforts to mend the relationship through mutual friends have fizzled. “The silence has been awful – it feels like she’s lost a sister,” said one insider.
Worse still, Lively fears career fallout from being iced out by Swift. The source shared:
Taylor has huge influence – if Hollywood were a high school, she’d be the head cheerleader. When she decides someone’s out, everyone pays attention.
Collateral damage?
Did Taylor Swift Just Call Out Blake Lively in CANCELLED!? Song Fuels Rumors
The wildfire spread when Taylor Swift dropped CANCELLED!, an anthem hinting at scandalous friendships, public takedowns, and hard-earned scars. Fans quickly dissected the lyrics for clues, and many are convinced it’s Taylor Swift’s take on Blake Lively’s tabloid-smeared year. From the very first chorus, Swift doesn’t hold back:
Good thing I like my friends cancelled / I like ‘em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal / Like my whiskey sour / And poison thorny flowers…
Some speculate this is Swift’s way of acknowledging and even embracing her friends’ flaws. And if Lively is the muse, the song’s meaning flips: it’s likely not a diss track, but a lyrical olive branch soaked in bittersweet truths. The most telling line?
They stood by me before my exoneration / They believed I was innocent / So I’m not here for judgement, no.
It’s a nod to loyalty in murky times and possibly a reference to how Lively stood by Swift during her own battles. However, the rest of the song cuts deep, likely alluding to betrayal, media storms, and public perception gone awry. Here’s a quick breakdown of notable lines fans have highlighted:
Despite the speculation, Swift has yet to confirm the song’s true muse. But fans are already connecting dots and stitching their own conclusions. Is this a carefully orchestrated callout or a misunderstood ode to messy friendships? Either way, the silence between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift speaks louder than any chorus.
Do you think CANCELLED! is a warning shot or a poetic farewell? Let’s hear your two cents in the comments below.
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is now available for streaming and purchase on iTunes, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
