Blake Lively has put to rest speculation about her friendship with Taylor Swift by showing public support for the singer’s new album The Life of a Showgirl.
The 38-year-old actress, who has faced headlines over her ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni, was among the many familiar names to like Swift’s October 3 Instagram post celebrating the release of the highly anticipated album.
Lively’s subtle gesture came alongside support from Brittany Mahomes and Kylie Kelce, reminding fans that her friendship with Swift remains strong.
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The show of love also came as Taylor sparked curiosity with her new track “Cancelled!,” which some listeners suspect was inspired by Blake. The 10th song on the album delivers playful but sharp lyrics about friends facing public scrutiny, with Swift singing, “Did you girlboss too close to the sun? / Did they catch you having far too much fun?” She continues in the chorus with lines about liking her friends “cloaked in Gucci and in scandal,” fueling speculation about Blake’s ties to Gucci, her Betty Buzz liquor brand, and even her past film roles.
Swift has not confirmed who the track is about, but fans were quick to draw parallels. “Girl was the face of Gucci,” one fan wrote on X, while another pointed to Blake’s ventures that connect directly with Swift’s lyrics.
Despite the fan theories, the song appears to be less about current drama and more about Taylor’s perspective on loyalty. The Grammy winner explained on Amazon Music that “Cancelled!” is a reflection of her own experiences with scandals and how they shape her empathy for others going through similar struggles. She added that she does not “naturally cast people aside just because other people decide they don’t like them,” choosing instead to judge people by how they treat her personally.
The timeline also suggests the song isn’t tied to Blake’s legal situation, as The Life of a Showgirl was written during Swift’s Eras Tour, which wrapped in December 2024, weeks before Blake first accused Baldoni of misconduct, allegations he has denied.
Ultimately, Blake’s quiet but clear support of Taylor’s new release proves that their bond remains intact, regardless of outside speculation or scandal.
