Taylor Swift's Bombshell Regret About Blake Lively Surfaces Amid Legal Battle

A once-celebrated Hollywood friendship appears to have unraveled in the public eye because, according to insiders, Taylor Swift has officially cut ties with longtime friend Blake Lively following months of escalating legal drama involving Lively’s "It Ends With Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.

Lively filed a high-profile legal complaint against Baldoni in December, sparking a media frenzy that has only grown more intense in recent months.

While Taylor Swift had publicly shown support for Lively in the past, she was reportedly blindsided when her name surfaced in legal documents, briefly subpoenaed as a potential witness, and allegedly mentioned in a cache of personal messages containing sensitive details about her romantic life.

According to Daily Mail sources, the pop superstar feels “exploited” by Lively, who she believes leveraged their friendship for personal gain during the feud. Though Lively has denied using Swift’s name to bolster her legal battle, reports suggest that the fallout has left Swift feeling betrayed, and ultimately relieved to distance herself from the turmoil.

“Right now, if Taylor had one wish, it would be that she never met Blake,” one insider revealed. “Although there were good times, the issues around the Baldoni case have outweighed them. When Taylor looks back, she sees all the red flags she missed. It just wasn’t worth the stress.”

The source added that Swift often felt pressure to “tone Blake down” behind the scenes.

“She always wanted to be the leader of the pack,” the insider said. “Taylor’s relieved the relationship is over. She put up with Blake’s antics for too long because she’s loyal, but this drama pushed her too far.”

Adding another layer of complexity to the fallout, Swift is the godmother to Lively’s three daughters, raising questions about where the children stand amid the tension and how the rift may affect those long-standing family ties.

Even Swift’s inner circle appears to be stepping back. Her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, is reportedly joining her in cutting off Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds.

“Taylor and Travis are disgusted with Blake and Ryan and how they tried to use Taylor in their fight against Justin Baldoni,” the insider continued. “They’re vowing that their break from the acting couple is permanent.”

These comments come weeks after Kelce seemed to have unfollowed Reynolds on Instagram.

There appears to be a silver lining for Swift.

After being unexpectedly drawn into the "It Ends With Us" legal drama, Swift’s team released a rare and strongly worded statement, just as Justin Baldoni’s legal team swiftly withdrew the subpoena issued to her earlier this month.

“Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie,” her representative clarified. “She was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film. In fact, she didn’t even see 'It Ends With Us' until weeks after its public release.”

It seems Lively may be losing more than just Swift in the fallout from the "It Ends With Us" legal saga.

According to insiders who spoke with Us Weekly, model Gigi Hadid has also quietly stepped back from the "Gossip Girl" star, further fueling rumors of a fractured inner circle. Sources claim Swift was “100% done” with Lively after the drama reached its peak, and Hadid, long known for her close friendship with the "Love Story" singer, has subtly followed suit.

While Hadid hasn’t publicly picked sides, her loyalty appears clear. “She hasn’t necessarily chosen sides, but her tight bond with Taylor and her silence with Blake hasn’t gone unnoticed,” the source continued. “They haven’t been in touch much this year, and it does have everything to do with the lawsuit.”

As tensions continue to simmer, it appears the ripple effect of the Baldoni legal drama is still reshaping A-list alliances behind the scenes.