TODAY’S PAPER | April 16, 2026 | EPAPER

Blake Lively’s invite to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding reportedly uncertain amid legal dispute

The reported tension follows court proceedings involving Lively and her' It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni


Pop Culture & Art April 16, 2026 1 min read
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Blake Lively’s potential invitation to a future wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is reportedly uncertain following a legal dispute that exposed private communications.

The reported tension follows court proceedings involving Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, which unexpectedly drew Swift into the matter. Legal filings referenced private text messages between Swift and Lively, prompting concerns about privacy within the singer’s inner circle.

Sources cited in Rob Shuter’s ‘Naughty But Nice’ Substack claimed that those close to Swift are divided on whether Lively would be included in any future wedding guest list. “People around Taylor are not so sure,” one insider said. “They do not see Blake as a must-have guest.”

Lively, however, is said to remain confident about her position. The same source stated she “truly believes she will be there” and is “not even considering the alternative,” adding that she feels connected to the early stages of Swift and Kelce’s relationship.

Swift and Lively had previously maintained a highly visible friendship, frequently appearing together at public events and social gatherings. Their absence from public outings since October 2024 has fuelled speculation about a possible rift.

Earlier reports indicated Swift wanted to “stay away from the drama” following the legal developments. A source noted, “Taylor feels like her privacy was impacted. Anyone would be uncomfortable if their private texts were suddenly made public.”

The legal case itself remains ongoing. Claims made by Baldoni’s legal team, including allegations regarding the handling of private messages, have not been proven in court, and Lively continues to contest aspects of the case.

No official confirmation has been made regarding a wedding date, and neither Swift nor Lively has publicly addressed the situation. However, the developments have raised questions about how personal relationships may be affected by legal disputes and public scrutiny.

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