Blake Lively has expressed significant disappointment and anger after being excluded from the guest list for Taylor Swift's recent wedding, according to sources cited by the Daily Mail. The two stars, who were once considered close friends, with Lively naming Swift godmother to her daughters with Ryan Reynolds, are reportedly no longer on speaking terms.
Swift and her new husband, Travis Kelce, held their nuptials at Madison Square Garden in an event that drew a wide array of celebrities. Reports indicate that the guest list was extensive, making Lively's absence a notable point of discussion among attendees and observers.
Sources close to Lively described her reaction as "a lot p***ed" and stated that any hope for reconciliation between the two is now gone. The insider further commented, "That friendship was over before but if there was hope, it's gone. They'll never be friends again."
Lively reportedly "wanted to go" and felt the exclusion was personally hurtful, especially given their shared history. The wedding ceremony itself was officiated by Adam Sandler and featured performances by artists such as Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney. Notable guests included Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Selena Gomez, Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Tom Brady.
While many prominent figures attended, Lively was reportedly hundreds of miles away. On the day of the wedding festivities, she and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, were seen supporting their daughter Betty at a horse show in Lake Placid, New York. Photos from that day showed Lively dressed casually, a stark contrast to the elaborate wedding event.
The distance between the two stars may stem from a legal dispute involving Justin Baldoni. Swift was subpoenaed in a lawsuit filed by Baldoni against Lively and Reynolds, though the subpoena was later withdrawn. Explosive text messages from Baldoni's complaint revealed Lively had referred to Swift and her husband as "my dragons," which sources suggested was intended as an intimidation tactic.
Following this incident, Swift reportedly began distancing herself from Lively. The alleged fallout also led to Kelce unfollowing Reynolds on Instagram. Swift and Lively's decade-long friendship, which included Swift being named godmother to Lively and Reynolds's three daughters, appears to have reached a definitive end.