Blake Lively was noticeably missing from Selena Gomez’s recent birthday bash, and rumor has it Taylor Swift had everything to do with it.
According to insiders, Swift made the call to exclude her once-close friend due to Lively’s ongoing legal battles with Justin Baldoni, her co-star in the film It Ends With Us. The move has sparked a frenzy of speculation, with many questioning if the Lively-Swift friendship is officially over.
Selena Gomez’s 33rd birthday was meant to be a celebration of “love, light, and platform boots,” as one source put it. The goal? A drama-free zone. And that reportedly didn’t align with the baggage Lively’s court situation brought along. So, with Swift’s input, Gomez decided to leave Blake off the guest list entirely. While some may see it as harsh, others say it was about protecting the energy of the night.
Adding to the drama, Travis Kelce, yes, that Travis Kelce, has apparently stood by Swift throughout the fallout. While he’s stayed tight-lipped in public, sources claim he fully backed Taylor’s choice and even showed up to the party himself to support her. His presence at the disco-themed celebration, though unconfirmed by photos, reportedly helped reinforce Swift’s stance on drawing boundaries within her inner circle.
This isn’t the first time friendship tensions have flared between Lively and Swift. The two haven’t been spotted together in public for months, and this birthday snub only fuels the theory that their bond has been unraveling. Swift has kept her core crew close lately, and Lively’s legal distractions may have made her an unwelcome addition to the festivities. Given the high-profile nature of all parties involved, it’s no surprise fans are dissecting every move, Instagram post, and party pic for clues.
Selena, for her part, seemed totally unbothered. She shared glam snaps from the night in full disco mode, surrounded by friends who kept the vibe light and happy. And the internet noticed: no Lively, no Baldoni drama, just sparkles, music, and what looked like a very intentional guest list.
Meanwhile, Swift has been busy navigating her ever-shifting circle of celebrity friendships, a balancing act that’s becoming increasingly public. Whether or not she and Lively will repair their strained relationship remains to be seen, but this latest episode is a clear sign that Swift’s not afraid to make tough calls when it comes to who stays in her orbit.
As for Lively, her silence is deafening. She’s yet to comment on being left out, but her absence from Selena’s celebration has already set the internet ablaze. From Reddit threads to TikTok theories, fans are watching this trio closely. The question now is: will Blake and Taylor bounce back, or is this friendship breakup going to stick?
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