Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds skip Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding celebrations amid friendship rift buzz
New York, July 3
Actor couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds reportedly spent Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding weekend away from the festivities, amid ongoing speculation about a strain in their once-close friendship, TMZ reported.
According to TMZ, Blake and Ryan were seen cheering on their daughter, Betty, as she competed in a horse show at a local farm in Lake Placid, New York. The report added that Betty delivered a strong performance, finishing second in her event.
The family outing comes as Taylor and Travis are surrounded by close family and their current close friends, roughly four and a half hours away in New York City, as per the outlet.
The development has further fuelled speculation over a reported rift between Swift and Lively. As per TMZ, sources with direct knowledge claimed Swift was "frustrated after being pulled into Blake's legal battle with Justin Baldoni," and felt she had been unnecessarily drawn into the dispute. Swift had also been subpoenaed in the case before it was later withdrawn.
The report also referenced Blake Lively's earlier "dragon" comment about Swift, which had previously drawn public attention.
Meanwhile, recent reports suggested that Lively was not invited to Swift and Kelce's wedding celebrations, further intensifying speculation that the friendship has not fully recovered, TMZ reported.
The report added that Swift has recently rekindled her friendship with other personalities, including Karlie Kloss, TMZ reported.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway at Madison Square Garden, which is being transformed for the events, reportedly featuring performances by Stevie Nicks and Kenny Chesney. Ed Sheeran is also rumoured to perform, while Paul McCartney is expected to attend, according to Page Six.
The venue is said to have been decked out with a garden theme, with catering reportedly arranged from Swift's favourite New York restaurants, including Sartiano's.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Typical Hollywood drama 🤷♂️. But I feel bad for Blake—being dragged into legal mess and then missing your friend's wedding? Even in our own families, these things happen. Waise, I hope they patch up. True friendships are rare.
Why does the media always assume every missing invite is a "rift"? 🤔 Maybe Blake and Ryan just prioritized their kid's event. As Indians, we get that—family first. But Taylor's wedding sounds epic: Stevie Nicks, Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney... WOW. Madhuri Dixit should have performed too! 😂
Honestly, I think the "dragon comment" was blown out of proportion. But if Taylor felt dragged into Blake's legal battle, that's valid. Friendships have ups and downs. Look at how Amitabh and Dharmendra sorted their issues—hope these two do too. 😌
As someone who follows both Taylor and Blake, this feels like another unnecessary tabloid story. People change, priorities shift. But MSG wedding with garden theme and Kenny Chesney? That's peak Taylor Swift—elegant and homey at the same time. Hope they both find peace. 🕊️
From a desi perspective, this is like when your closest friend gets married but you have a prior family commitment—it stings. But I also see Taylor's side: you don't want your wedding overshadowed by someone else's legal drama. Hope they reconcile. True friendship is rare in Bollywood, same
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