Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s friendship has been under scrutiny, and now, Swift’s absence from SNL50 has fueled even more speculation. Although they were once close friends, the It Ends With Us controversy has strained their relationship. While Swift has not commented publicly, sources claim she has been distancing herself from Lively.
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Did Taylor Swift decline ‘SNL50’ because of Blake Lively?
Taylor Swift reportedly turned down an invitation to the SNL 50th Anniversary Special, with sources suggesting she wanted to avoid an awkward encounter with Blake Lively.
The Daily Mail sources claim Swift has distanced herself from Lively in recent months. The singer reportedly had no interest in attending an event where both Lively and Kim Kardashian were on the guest list.
Swift’s friendship with Lively has been strained ever since the actress’ legal battle with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni unexpectedly pulled the singer into the controversy. According to the Daily Mail insider, Swift has been taking a step back from friendships that bring unnecessary drama into her life. They said, “Taylor is taking stock of which of her friends are good for her and who name drops her for personal gain after Blake-gate.” The insider further added that Swift is prioritizing her career. She is avoiding distractions as she prepares for her next album release.
The two friends have not been publicly spotted together for months. Their last known outing was a double date with Ryan Reynolds and Travis Kelce in October last year.
A recent report suggests that Swift “feels like a pawn” in the ongoing drama and has opted to remove herself from the situation entirely. Swift has not addressed the situation publicly. However, her absence from SNL50 and her silence has sparked many speculations about her friendship with Lively.