Blake Lively is making headlines again, but this time it has little to do with Hollywood projects or courtroom developments. Weeks after her noticeable absence from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s widely discussed wedding, the actor gave fans a glimpse of a different chapter in her personal life. Through social media updates from the FIFA World Cup final, Lively appeared relaxed and surrounded by close friends, fueling renewed discussion about where her friendship with Swift stands today.
Blake Lively’s new friend group draws attention after Taylor Swift wedding buzz
Lively attended the FIFA World Cup final with longtime friend Emma Gray and Stoney Clover Lane founders Kendall and Libby Glazer. She also shared moments from the outing on Instagram, including a cheerful group selfie from inside MetLife Stadium.While the posts focused on a fun day with friends, they quickly became part of a larger conversation online because of the ongoing speculation surrounding her relationship with Swift.Interest in the friendship grew after Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds were reportedly missing from Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. Fans thought the longtime friends would reconcile before the ceremony but it never happened.Rather, the guest list was the focus, with familiar names said to include Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Lena Dunham, Zoë Kravitz and even Karlie Kloss.Kloss, who has her own complicated history with Swift, added to the online conversation. Much was made of Lively’s absence as a sign of a permanent change in one of Hollywood’s most talked-about friendships.Meanwhile, reports suggest Lively has been growing closer with Kendall and Libby Glazer since working with them on a project in 2025. According to Entertainment Tonight, Lively is “expanding her social circle.” The outlet also quoted a source saying, “Libby and Kendall are always going out of their way to make their close friends feel special and included, so everyone had a great time together.”
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively friendship remains under the spotlight amid legal drama
Questions surrounding Swift and Lively’s friendship have lingered since Lively’s legal dispute with her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni placed Swift’s name in the public conversation.Although neither Swift nor Lively has publicly confirmed a falling out, several reports have suggested that the friendship cooled during the legal battle. One earlier report claimed Swift felt uncomfortable after becoming linked to the dispute.An insider previously told Page Six, “Taylor is really hurt by this whole situation and feels like a pawn. She has always been a loyal friend to Blake and doesn’t appreciate being thrown into this at all.”Another source later told the Daily Mail, “They’ll never be friends again.” Neither Swift nor Lively has responded publicly to those claims, leaving fans to continue speculating about the future of their friendship.Away from the friendship rumors, Lively continues to deal with the legal aftermath of her dispute with Baldoni. Reports indicate she has requested that Baldoni cover approximately $8 million in legal fees accumulated during the lengthy case, a request his legal team has challenged despite the original lawsuit reaching a settlement earlier this year.Lively has consistently defended her decision to pursue legal action. In an April statement shared through Instagram, she said, “The last thing I wanted in my life was a lawsuit, but I brought this case because of the pervasive retaliation I faced and continue to, for privately and professionally asking for a safe working environment. I hope the Court’s decision shows others that, as unfathomably painful as it is, you can speak up.“For now, neither the friendship rumors nor the legal battle appears to be fading from the spotlight. While Lively’s latest public outing showcased new faces by her side, questions about her once-close bond with Taylor Swift continue to capture public attention.
