Taylor Swift has once again taken over the internet with her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, which dropped on October 3, 2025. Within hours of its release, the album broke multiple streaming records and marked a new glamorous era for the pop icon. In just under 11 hours, it became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day for 2025 and also earned the title of the most pre-saved album ever on the platform. As fans celebrated the new release, many also noticed a surprising reaction from one of Taylor’s close friends — Blake Lively.
Blake quietly liked Taylor’s Instagram post that celebrated the album’s release, which included some behind-the-scenes pictures. The simple act instantly caught everyone’s attention because of ongoing rumours that their friendship had hit a rough patch. Fans began speculating that this small gesture might mean things are finally improving between the two. Many “Swifties” took to social media to express how happy they were to see the subtle sign of reconciliation between Taylor and Blake.
Talks of tension between the pair first began during the chaos surrounding Blake Lively’s film It Ends With Us. In late 2024, reports suggested that Taylor felt uncomfortable and even used when her name got pulled into the controversy surrounding Blake’s legal fight with her co-star, Justin Baldoni. Blake had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, and during the heated legal exchanges, her text messages mentioned Taylor and Ryan Reynolds as her “protective dragons.” This dragged Taylor into a situation she reportedly wanted no part of.
The situation got worse when Baldoni’s legal team subpoenaed Taylor to testify in the case. Though the subpoena was later dropped, a process server sent to deliver it allegedly trespassed at Travis Kelce’s home, leading to his arrest. According to insider reports, that was the final straw for Taylor. She felt deeply betrayed and reportedly distanced herself from Blake after the incident.
Adding to the rumours, fans also noticed Blake missing from several major events in Taylor’s circle — including Selena Gomez’s bachelorette party and wedding. Many took that as further proof that things between the two had soured.
However, when The Life of a Showgirl was released, fans started connecting dots between some of Taylor’s lyrics and her friendship with Blake. One track, Ruin the Friendship, was initially thought to be about their fallout, though it was later clarified to be about a high school friend who had passed away. Another song, Cancelled!, drew more attention. With lines like, “Good thing I like my friends cancelled / I like ’em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal,” and “Now you know exactly who your friends are / We’re the ones with matching scars,” listeners felt Taylor might be extending an olive branch to Blake — a subtle acknowledgment of their ups and downs and a hint that forgiveness might be on the table.
For now, neither Taylor nor Blake has commented publicly, but fans are hopeful that Blake’s quiet online support means the two may be rebuilding their once-close friendship behind the scenes.
