Taylor Swift had advised her friend Blake Lively years ago to tone down her outspoken attitude, a move that now seems at odds with Lively’s current legal dispute with co-star Justin Baldoni. The dispute has created tension between Swift and Lively, who is accused of orchestrating a “smear campaign” against Baldoni.
Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni last year, alleging he had sexually harassed her and orchestrated the smear campaign. Baldoni countersued, seeking $400 million in damages and claiming that Lively tried to use Swift’s influence to pressure him during a meeting with Reynolds regarding script changes.
The situation has led to renewed scrutiny of Lively’s behavior, which is seen as unapologetic and assertive. A source claims that Swift admires Lively’s boldness but recognizes her own approach is more subtle. The two had tried to help each other tone down their outspoken nature in the past, but now Lively’s actions are seen as a departure from this goal.
Baldoni also alleges that Lively referred to Reynolds and Swift as her “dragons” in a veiled threat against him. This has apparently taken a toll on Swift, who feels dragged into the drama more than she ever needed to be. As a result, Swift is taking a step back from Lively to avoid being tangled up further in the dispute.
Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/taylor-swift-tried-to-tone-down-blake-livelys-never-holding-back-attitude-years-before-justin-baldoni-fiasco-101738810609016.html