Unsealed Text Messages Reveal Candid Exchange Between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift
Newly unsealed court documents have provided a rare and intimate glimpse into the personal dynamics between two of Hollywood's most prominent figures, Blake Lively and Taylor Swift. The text messages, which were recently made public as part of ongoing legal proceedings, offer a candid look at why the long-standing friendship between the Gossip Girl alum and the global pop superstar began to unravel in recent years.
Emotional Distance and Communication Breakdown
In one of the revealing text exchanges, Blake Lively reached out to Taylor Swift with a heartfelt admission of guilt. Lively expressed that she had been "feeling like a bad friend lately because I was such a sad sack who only talked about my own s--- for months." She went on to acknowledge Swift's generosity, stating that her friend had been "generous to not only be the key person there for me during all of it, but also to let me off the hook for being so in it."
Taylor Swift's response highlighted growing emotional distance and personal fatigue. Addressing the way Lively had been communicating, Swift wrote, "I think I'm just exhausted in every avenue of my life and in recent months had been feeling a little bit of a shift in the way you talk to me." She explained that while there had been a lot going on, including Lively's legal battles, their communication had started to feel "like a mass corporate email sent to 200 employees." Swift expressed missing her friend's "funny, dark, normal-speaking" voice and concluded with a poignant plea: "And you don't need to apologize. Just come back please."
Lively's Acknowledgment and Personal Struggles
Hours later, Blake Lively responded by acknowledging Swift's concerns. She admitted that she had been "texting like I'm writing. Not like me talking." Lively went on to explain that the emotional strain of recent events—particularly her dispute with actor Justin Baldoni—had left her feeling misunderstood and uncertain of her own voice. "This f---ing guy and what he did to me gave me an identity crisis. Legitimately," she wrote, revealing the depth of her personal turmoil.
Earlier in the legal filings, Lively had described Taylor Swift and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, as her protective "dragons"—a reference to a Game of Thrones metaphor she used to express how strongly she valued their support during difficult times.
Context of a Public Friendship
The text exchange provides crucial context to years of public closeness between the two celebrities. Blake Lively and Taylor Swift have been friends since the mid-2010s and were often photographed together at high-profile events, red carpet appearances, and while supporting each other's professional projects. Their friendship was widely celebrated in media circles and among fans, making the revelation of their private struggles particularly striking.
However, sources previously indicated that the friendship had become strained amid Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni. This dispute included allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation during the filming of It Ends With Us, a countersuit, and various public legal maneuvers that placed significant pressure on both women.
Both Sides of the Emotional Exchange
The newly revealed messages show both perspectives in this emotional exchange:
- Blake Lively acknowledging how her communication style may have unintentionally strained the relationship
- Taylor Swift expressing a longing for the authentic, personal voice she had cherished in their earlier friendship
As the legal case continues to unfold with a trial scheduled for later this year, these text messages offer a deeply personal window into how external pressures and miscommunication can affect even the most enduring friendships at the highest levels of celebrity culture. The documents serve as a reminder that behind the glamorous public personas, even Hollywood's brightest stars face the same relationship challenges as anyone else.
