Taylor Swift is reportedly upset with Blake Lively, feeling that she was used in Blake’s ongoing tensions with Justin Baldoni. The pop superstar is especially frustrated that Blake publicly referred to her as one of her “dragons,” seemingly leveraging her name in the controversy surrounding the film It Ends with Us.
The drama stems from a critical meeting that took place at Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ New York City penthouse. Justin Baldoni, who is directing and starring in It Ends with Us, had a tense discussion with Blake regarding a rewritten scene for the movie.
Justin later described the meeting as heated, claiming he felt ambushed when Ryan and Taylor unexpectedly showed up.
However, a well-connected source close to Taylor disputes Justin’s version of events, telling TMZ that Taylor arrived at Blake’s apartment at the time she was invited—without knowing Justin was even there. The source emphasizes that Taylor was unaware a meeting was happening and did not intend to involve herself in any confrontation.
According to the source, by the time Taylor arrived, Justin was about to leave after what had already been a two-hour discussion. When introduced to Justin, Taylor simply expressed her excitement for the film, acknowledging that he was her friend’s boss. That brief interaction was the only exchange they had.
What has truly upset Taylor, according to the insider, is the belief that Blake intentionally timed her arrival so she would cross paths with Justin. Taylor reportedly feels blindsided by the situation and is particularly offended by Blake later referring to her as a “dragon” in a text message to Justin.
To provide context, after the meeting, Blake sent Justin a message likening herself to Khaleesi, the powerful queen from Game of Thrones, and referring to Taylor and Ryan as her “protective dragons.”
While the comment may have been intended as lighthearted or metaphorical, Taylor apparently took issue with being characterized that way, viewing it as inappropriate and misleading.
“It’s weird to say that about a friend,” the source said, adding that Taylor feels her name was used in a way that made it seem like she had taken a side in the dispute, when in reality, she had no involvement.
Beyond this specific incident, Taylor is reportedly coming to the realization that Blake has been using her name in other ways, including inappropriately referencing her influence in the entertainment industry.
One example cited by the source involves Blake allegedly telling a young actress that Taylor had personally cast her in a project—something that never happened. Taylor is said to be frustrated by instances like this, where her reputation is seemingly being leveraged for Blake’s benefit.
The fallout between Taylor and Blake could extend beyond personal matters. TMZ’s new podcast Two Angry Men raised the question of whether Justin Baldoni’s legal team could subpoena Taylor for a deposition regarding the controversial meeting.
In the podcast, host Harvey Levin asked Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, about the possibility, suggesting Taylor’s presence at the meeting could become a legal matter.
While Taylor has not commented publicly, the implications of her name being dragged into the dispute are reportedly frustrating for her.
Despite the apparent tension, sources close to Blake claim she does not believe her relationship with Taylor is in jeopardy. One insider told TMZ that Blake and Taylor “are still talking regularly” and that things between them are not as strained as reports suggest.
However, another source acknowledged that Taylor was “pissed” about how she was dragged into the situation—particularly over the “dragons” remark. Blake has since apologized, and according to this source, the two friends had “a good cry” and made amends.
While it appears they have reconciled to some extent, the situation has clearly left Taylor with lingering resentment. This is particularly significant given the close bond they once shared—Taylor is even the godmother to one of Blake and Ryan’s children.
This situation highlights the complexities of celebrity friendships, especially when public perception and professional reputations are involved. Whether Taylor and Blake can fully repair their relationship remains to be seen, but for now, it’s clear that Taylor feels betrayed by how her name was used in the conflict between Blake and Justin.
For now, Taylor seems to be keeping her distance, but time will tell whether this friendship will withstand the drama.
