Inside Taylor Swift’s Biggest Friendship Fallouts: Cutting Blake Lively Out of Her Life

Taylor Swift’s Faded Friendships: From Blake Lively to Karlie Kloss
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Taylor Swift’s inner circle has seen significant shifts over the years, with her recent alleged fallout with Blake Lively making headlines. DailyMail.com exclusively reported that the Gossip Girl star, 37, threatened to leak private texts unless Swift publicly supported her in a legal battle against co-star Justin Baldoni. This drama adds to a pattern of high-profile friendships that once thrived but eventually cooled. Let’s revisit Taylor’s former squad members who drifted away.

[Image: Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss at the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show]
Karlie Kloss: From BFFs to Distant Acquaintances
Taylor and Karlie Kloss, 32, became inseparable around 2012, bonding over their shared height and glamour. Their friendship peaked in 2014 when they held hands during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and graced Vogue’s cover in 2015. However, rumors of a rift began in 2017 after Kloss spent July 4th with Kendall Jenner (sister of Taylor’s foe Kim Kardashian). Kloss further fueled speculation by cozying up to Katy Perry mid-feud and posing with Scooter Braun, the manager entangled in Taylor’s masters dispute. By 2023, Kloss attended Swift’s Eras Tour but sat in the general seats—not VIP—hinting at a faded bond.

[Image: Taylor Swift and Katy Perry performing together in 2010]
Katy Perry: Frenemies to Fragile Peace
Taylor and Katy’s relationship has been a rollercoaster. After collaborating in 2010, tensions erupted in 2014 when Taylor hinted that a fellow artist sabotaged her tour (allegedly over backup dancers). Katy fired back on social media, calling Taylor a “Regina George in sheep’s clothing.” The feud thawed in 2018 when Katy sent Taylor an olive branch backstage. They officially reconciled in 2019’s You Need To Calm Down music video, dressed as burger and fries. While cordial, they’ve remained less entwined socially.

[Image: Taylor Swift and Jaime King at a 2014 event]
Jaime King: Faded Godmother Role
Taylor befriended actress Jaime King, 46, in 2014, later becoming godmother to King’s son Leo. Their bond weakened over time, with no public sightings together in recent years. A 2024 source revealed they “do not speak regularly,” possibly linked to King’s personal struggles, including substance abuse and losing custody of her children. Despite the distance, insiders claim Taylor still holds “love” for her former friend.

Why Do Taylor’s Friendships Fizzle?
While some splits stem from loyalty clashes (e.g., Karlie’s ties to Scooter Braun) or professional disputes (Katy’s dancers), others fade quietly. Taylor’s team has not commented on the Blake Lively rift, but her statement denying involvement in Baldoni’s lawsuit suggests prioritizing self-preservation. As her star power grows, maintaining decades-long bonds in Hollywood’s fickle landscape remains a challenge—even for the ever-relatable Swift.

[Image: Taylor Swift and Blake Lively at a 2024 event]
Whether due to drama, distance, or diverging paths, Taylor’s squad evolution reflects the transient nature of fame. Yet, as seen with Katy Perry, reconciliation isn’t off the table—proving that in Swift’s world, friendships can be as dynamic as her discography.

(Image credits: DailyMail.com)