In this world where headlines seem to be designed to point out conflicts and rivalries between women, the story of the friendship between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively has become iconic and exemplary. Friends are sisters who choose each other.
But How Did Taylor Swift and Blake Lively Become Friends? The friendship between this couple began several years ago and has been a close relationship full of special moments. Here is the timeline of how they became friends and how, over the years, they have shown their affection for each other on social media and at public events.
The Story of the Friendship Between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively
It was 2010 and, like many of us, Taylor Swift was a fan of the series Gossip Girl, in which Blake Lively had a leading role. By then TayTay was already a promising musician, so it was striking that a famous person openly admired another. So unusual that the writers made a reference to Taylor in a season four episode. However, the first real interaction between both celebs occurred due to a post on Blake’s Instagram.
After that, the friendship began in New York, when Taylor and Blake met at a small coffee shop on the Upper East Side. They were both on vacation. Taylor was fresh off her successful “1989” tour, and Blake, was on break from her series. They acknowledged that they admired each other.
2015 – Blake Lively Declared Herself a Swiftie
The actress posted a photo with the caption: “Okay, turns out this WAS NOT a video shoot for John Legend’s cover of ‘Bad Blood.’” At the time, Taylor Swift had brought together several celebrities for the music video for “Bad Blood,” which was criticized for its excessive production and marketing. Blake denied any rivalry and expressed his admiration for Taylor. They have since shared photos from a trip together at the Warner Bros. theme park, Movie World in Queensland, Australia.
2016 – Iconic
Blake spent the Fourth of July with Taylor on one of the singer’s favorite holidays. On that occasion, other celebrities also celebrated the date together.
2017 – From Party to Party
As their careers continued to rise, Taylor and Blake became party buddies. They were frequently photographed and were tabloid favorites. From glamorous Hollywood events to intimate gatherings in their own homes, these two stars discovered they had more in common than they initially thought.
2018 – Blake in “Look What You Made Me Do”
The friendship reached a new creative level when Blake Lively made a surprising appearance in Taylor Swift’s video for “Look What You Made Me Do” that few noticed. The actress’s name appears on the Best Friends t-shirt that Taylor wears, in a reference to herself but in You Belong with Taylor.
2023 – As if Time Did Not Pass
These two maintain a strong connection. Only in 2023 were they seen partying with Sophie Turner, shortly after announcing her divorce from Joe Jonas (Taylor’s ex, by the way). They looked united and fun as if time had not passed.
2024 – In Good Times and in Best Times
Now that the singer is dating Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, we’ve seen Tay with her friend Blake and even her husband Ryan Reynolds at the stadium. It has also attracted attention that they were together at the Super Bowl. The friendship between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively is a reminder that, even in the glittering sphere of fame, genuine connections can flourish.
In a world that often focuses on competition and rivalry, seeing two notable women supporting each other is a powerful reminder of the strength of female friendship.
This story was originally published in Spanish in Cultura Colectiva.
