As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the anticipation isn’t just about the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles—it’s also about who’s sitting in Taylor Swift’s VIP suite. But this year, one notable absence is stirring up headlines: Blake Lively.
Lively, one of Swift’s closest friends and a fixture in last year’s Super Bowl suite, won’t be joining the festivities this time around. And while some reports claim she was left off the exclusive guest list, insiders say the real reason is far more dramatic—Lively is entangled in an explosive Hollywood legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, and the fallout has now dragged in Swift herself.
Blake’s Legal War: Why She’s Avoiding the Super Bowl
Lively’s high-stakes lawsuit against Baldoni—involving allegations of sexual harassment and a massive PR smear campaign—has rocked Hollywood. In retaliation, Baldoni has fired back with a jaw-dropping $400 million countersuit, accusing Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of trying to “destroy” his career.
According to sources, Lively has gone into virtual hiding, choosing to stay out of the public eye while the legal war rages on. A report from The Daily Mail claims Swift deliberately left Lively off the guest list, but insiders insist there’s no bad blood between the two.
“Taylor is not shading Blake or trying to teach her a lesson,” a source clarified. “Even if Taylor did invite Blake, Blake would not come. She would never want to make Taylor’s big night about her.”
Swift Caught in the Crossfire? The Justin Baldoni Bombshell
In a shocking turn of events, court documents reveal Baldoni has named Swift in his countersuit. Allegedly, Swift was present at Blake’s New York penthouse for a high-stakes movie re-write meeting, and Baldoni’s legal team is now considering deposing her—which could mean Swift being interrogated on camera about her involvement.
The revelation has reportedly left Lively “horrified”, as she never intended for her megastar best friend to be dragged into the chaos.
Hollywood Scandal Overshadows Super Bowl Festivities
Sources say Lively wants nothing to do with the legal mess spilling into the public eye, and neither does Swift. “Taylor wants nothing to do with this trial and court case,” a source confirmed. “Blake has not left the house since this started practically.”
While the Super Bowl remains a major moment for Swift and Kelce, the brewing Hollywood scandal threatens to overshadow the game with a new layer of intrigue. Will Swift’s VIP suite be filled with fresh faces? And more importantly, will she manage to stay out of the legal firestorm that’s now circling her inner circle?
One thing is for certain: Super Bowl Sunday is no longer just about football—it’s a front-row seat to Hollywood’s latest high-stakes drama.