Once inseparable friends, they no longer follow each other on Instagram. Sources for Page Six reveal that Taylor Swift says she will be "forever furious" with Blake Lively after her name was included in the actress's legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
According to the source, Taylor felt used for fame:
"It really hurt her that Blake used her name in that context. She hates the fact that Blake thought that, let alone wrote it in the message."
For those unaware: in the messages that emerged during the legal process, it was mentioned that Taylor was like a "guardian dragon" for Blake - a kind of super friend who steps in, slams the door, and saves her friend from any harm.
But according to the source? Complete fabrication.
"It was never that kind of friendship. Taylor never saw herself as Blake's protector. Plus, Blake is a grown woman and married to one of the most powerful men in Hollywood."
For Taylor Swift, being used as a public influence card was the last straw. Baldoni's published messages, especially the one about the "dragon", have left scars that, according to the source, "are deep and possibly permanent."
"Their friendship was pure: they made cakes together, they traveled, they decorated houses. They were just two famous women who didn't need anything from each other. And maybe that made it even more painful when Taylor felt like Blake was using her for interest."
Neither party has spoken publicly about this "breakup" of the friendship, so everything remains in the realm of sources close to the situation, but if the story is true, this is further evidence that even in Hollywood, friendship has a fine line between loyalty and public exploitation.
Source: Cosmopolitan
