Taylor Swift’s A ‘Loyal’ Friend, But She (Allegedly) Still Made One Big Change To Keep Herself Out Of Blake Lively’s Fight

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The friendship between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively is back in the spotlight after text messages between them were revealed in court. These messages, from December 2024, show the pair attempting to mend their relationship as Lively’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni began. While some reports claim Swift is fiercely loyal to her friends, others suggest she intentionally created distance between herself and Lively’s situation.

From the beginning, Taylor Swift has seemingly wanted nothing to do with Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against her It Ends with Us director/co-star, with a rep issuing a statement on her behalf that denied any attachment to the movie outside of licensing the song “My Tears Ricochet” for use in the film. That sentiment was echoed by a source for ET, who said of Swift:

Taylor wants to stay out of any unnecessary conflict. While she’s a supportive friend, this situation wasn’t something she needed to get involved in. She’s currently happy and content, concentrating on enjoying her life and relationship with Travis, and focusing on all the good things happening around her.

Okay, so the big question everyone’s asking: new Taylor Swift music? Crickets. But honestly, she’s probably got bigger things on her plate right now – wedding planning! It sounds like things are moving fast with Travis Kelce, and I’m hearing he’s even been giving her the inside scoop on Blake Lively – a funny detail! Plus, June 13th is the date floating around for the wedding, and on top of that, Kelce is still deciding if he’s going to hang up his cleats. It’s a lot, even for a superstar like Taylor!

Things are currently very stressful for Taylor Swift, and according to gossip columnist Rob Shuter’s sources, she’s reportedly changed her phone number. This is believed to be an effort to distance herself from the legal issues surrounding Blake Lively. One person working in the music industry confirmed this.

Taylor is a very private person and fiercely protective of her personal life. When faced with drama or conflict, she quickly cuts off contact. Changing her phone number was a decisive way for her to do that and create distance.

According to another report, this supposed harsh move wasn’t meant to be malicious. Taylor Swift has reportedly contacted her inner circle – possibly even her bridesmaids – with her new phone number. A source shared with the podcaster that:

This wasn’t about being difficult or causing a scene; it was about taking back control of her life. She needed to share her new number with friends so she could connect with them in a way that felt comfortable and empowering for her.

Sources reportedly confirmed to Rob Shuter that Taylor Swift’s phone number had been changed.

  • “Taylor needed to set boundaries and protect her peace. She’s very private and doesn’t take kindly to people overstepping.”

And …

  • “This was a full reset. She’s in charge of who can reach her and when — and that’s how she keeps her sanity in Hollywood.”

When Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, came out, fans began speculating about a possible rekindling of her friendship with Blake Lively. This was sparked by a bracelet Swift wore while promoting the album, which looked identical to one Lively had worn at the London premiere of It Ends with Us. Lively also showed support by liking Swift’s promotional post, and some lyrics in the song “CANCELLED!” seem to allude to the Gossip Girl actress.

This latest rumor about a possible phone number change doesn’t seem to confirm that these old friends are back in touch, so we’ll have to watch for any further signs they’ve reconnected.

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2026-01-26 20:39