Familiar Face From Blake Lively’s Entourage Tags Along To Taylor Swift-Dakota Johnson Dinner Night

Taylor Swift stepped out in New York City on Thursday night for a cozy dinner with longtime friend Dakota Johnson, but it wasn’t just the A-list duo that caught fans’ attention.

Joining the pop superstar and the "Fifty Shades of Grey" actress were their brothers, Austin Swift and Jesse Johnson, for a low-key night at the beloved Italian hotspot Via Carota.

But eagle-eyed Taylor Swift fans quickly noticed someone else in the mix.

A bodyguard closely tied to Blake Lively was seen out with the duo, fueling speculation about a deeper rift between the once inseparable friends.

While neither Swift nor Lively has publicly commented on the rumored fallout, insiders say the singer is “done” with her longtime bestie. According to sources, tensions boiled over earlier this year after Lively allegedly threatened to leak private text messages unless Swift publicly sided with her in a feud involving "It Ends With Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni.

Although Swift was only involved with the film via music licensing, she was subpoenaed during the legal clash, a move her team reportedly found overreaching and unnecessary. The subpoena was eventually dropped, but the trust between the two women was, sources say, irreparably damaged.

In the wake of the drama, the “Anti-Hero” singer appears to be focusing on more grounded relationships, like the one she shares with Johnson, which dates back nearly a decade but has mostly remained under the radar. The duo’s easy camaraderie was on full display during their NYC outing, with both stars keeping it low-key and relaxed amid the buzz.

However, the appearance of Lively’s longtime bodyguard alongside Johnson left many fans scratching their heads. The security professional has been spotted with Lively on numerous occasions, including while she promoted her recent film "Another Simple Favor" earlier this month, and throughout filming for "It Ends With Us" in 2023 and early 2024.

During Thursday’s dinner, Swift was protected by her own trusted bodyguard, but the presence of Lively’s security detail near Johnson only added more intrigue to the situation. Whether Johnson simply shares security staff with Lively or there’s more to the story remains unclear, but the sighting is sure to keep the rumor mill churning.

Despite growing speculation that Taylor Swift has cut ties with Blake Lively, new reports suggest the pop superstar isn’t walking away from the longtime friendship just yet.

Rumors swirled this week that Swift was “done” with Lively following the chaos surrounding the Justin Baldoni lawsuit, but a source tells Life & Style that the Grammy winner still considers the "Gossip Girl" alum a “close friend.” One possible reason for the lingering loyalty? Swift is the godmother to Lively’s children, a role she reportedly takes seriously, even as tensions rise.

According to the insider, Swift “never expected to be so involved in this drama” and was blindsided by how entangled she became in the legal turmoil. While there is reportedly still hope for the friendship, the source noted that the situation has taken a toll. Recent developments have “caused some damage” to their bond, even if the door hasn’t completely closed.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are keeping things low-key but meaningful, and family seems to be at the heart of their relationship.

The couple, who have been laying low since Kelce’s Super Bowl win with the Kansas City Chiefs, recently celebrated Mother’s Day with the Kelce family. During the intimate gathering, Swift had the chance to meet Jason Kelce’s youngest daughter, a moment the newly retired NFL star later called “special.”

“Thankfully, we have a really tight-knit family that makes time for each other,” Jason told Entertainment Tonight, reflecting on the Mother’s Day celebration with gratitude.

Shortly after the family get-together, Swift and Travis were spotted out on a romantic late-night date at Harry’s Bar and Restaurant, a sleek waterfront venue near Kelce’s $20 million mansion in Boca Raton. The duo reportedly arrived just after 10 p.m. and spent over $400 on their cozy dinner, continuing to keep a relatively private profile while enjoying some downtime together.

A source close to the couple shared that Swift is deeply moved by Kelce’s commitment to both of their families. “Taylor is impressed with Travis in so many ways, but how he interacts and treats his parents and her parents, whether they’re all together or not, is beyond compare,” the insider told Daily Mail.

Watching Kelce in his element has only strengthened Swift’s feelings, and her outlook on their future.

“There is a lot that Taylor has been able to see of the person Travis is by the way he treats family, and she just loves it,” the source continued. “When they start a family of their own, she knows that it will be perfect because she’s seen firsthand that he puts in the work to be such a family man.”

As the lawsuit continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how it will impact one of Swift’s most high-profile friendships.