Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were noticeably absent from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding celebrations in New York on July 3, 2026, instead spending the day at their daughter Betty's equestrian competition in Lake Placid, New York, approximately 300 miles away. Photos obtained by TMZ show the couple cheering from the sidelines as Betty secured second place at a local horse show.
Legal Battle Fallout
The absence fuels speculation that Swift's friendship with Lively has not recovered after Lively's high-profile legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Swift was subpoenaed by Baldoni's legal team earlier this year but the request was later withdrawn. Swift's representatives stressed she had no involvement in the film's production, casting, or editing.
Court documents revealed private text messages where Lively described Swift and Reynolds as her 'dragons,' comparing herself to Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen. Multiple sources told People that Swift was upset at being drawn into the dispute, leading the friendship to 'halt' as Swift sought distance. Another source suggested the pair were 'taking some space' but not permanently estranged.
Wedding Guest List
Reports claimed Lively was not invited to Swift and Kelce's wedding. Neither Swift nor Lively has publicly commented. Swift has reportedly reconnected with other friends, including model Karlie Kloss, whose friendship with Swift cooled years ago before recent rapprochement.
Lively and Reynolds appeared happy to prioritize family, photographed smiling and applauding Betty. Reynolds kept a low profile in casual clothes while cheering on his daughter.
Resolution of Legal Feud
The outing comes after the resolution of Lively and Baldoni's legal battle in May 2026. Lively filed a lawsuit in late 2024 accusing Baldoni of misconduct on set and a coordinated effort to damage her reputation. Baldoni denied the claims and countersued, drawing in his production company Wayfarer Studios. The pair reached a last-minute settlement just weeks before trial, with a joint statement expressing hope to 'move forward constructively and in peace' and emphasizing commitment to respectful working environments.
The feud began during the publicity tour for their 2024 adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, when tensions emerged between the co-stars.
