Taylor Swift Offers a Shoulder to Lean on for Blake Lively Amid ‘It Ends With Us’ Drama, Reveals Hollywood Insider

Published 09/09/2024, 1:51 AM EDT

A talented singer-songwriter, a savvy businesswoman, and a devoted fan favorite, Taylor Swift is everything a woman can be. But perhaps most impressively, she is a staunch supporter and a steadfast friend to those closest to her. Never one to shy away from making a statement, or a throw a gesture of love, Swift has consistently shown up for her women, be it backing Sabrina Carpenter and boosting her career or standing by Blake Lively amid It Ends With Us controversy. 

According to the latest report, Swift has once again proven herself to be a loyal confidante, becoming a bandaid to Blake Lively's grievances during times of peril. 

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According to a recent statement by a source privy for Life & Style, Taylor Swift has been a pillar of support for Blake Lively amid It Ends With Us controversy. An insider revealed that Swift, having experienced similar backlash, "knows how awful it feels" and is not trying to minimize Lively's feelings. Instead, she reminds her that success comes with louder criticism.

The insider hailed all praised Taylor Swift's support, saying it has been "invaluable" and that she "knows all the right things to say." Despite the drama, the duo's friendship has only grown stronger. The insider noted, "The silver lining of this is that it has brought these two even closer," further strengthening their unbreakable bond.

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This is, however, not the first time Taylor Swift has stepped up to back the women she adores. 

The all-time supportive friend that Taylor Swift is

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In a move that signaled a newfound camaraderie, Taylor Swift publicly endorsed Sabrina Carpenter's latest album, 'Short n' Sweet' post its release. The gesture came after the two musicians were previously embroiled in a highly publicized chart-topping controversy. Swift took to her Instagram story to share a photo of the pair, accompanied by a glowing review, "Short [check mark], Sweet [check mark], Has made an extraordinary album [check mark]".

Sources close to the situation suggest that Taylor Swift's support is a deliberate effort to put past differences aside and champion emerging talent. By promoting Sabrina Carpenter's work, Swift wrote, "Go Support Our Girl!!", putting her influential platform to use for others. Evidently so, it significantly led to a shift in the narrative surrounding these two artists, while ravaging fans took note. The camaraderie has now run deeper into youthful crushes and fantasies. 

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What are your thoughts on Taylor Swift being the friend in need of all these star women of the industry? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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