Blake Lively allegedly fears for her career after ‘It Ends With Us’ backlash. Now, she’s hanging out with Taylor Swift. Here’s what’s going on.

Blake Lively received harsh criticism for how she promoted It Ends With Us. During interviews, the actor swerved around the film’s difficult subject matter. And she had alleged on-screen tension with co-star Justin Baldoni. Recently, she spent time with Taylor Swift in Rhode Island as she might be worried about the state of her Hollywood career.

Taylor Swift spent time with Blake Lively and other celebrities after finishing the European leg of ‘The Eras Tour’

Taylor Swift just finished her lengthy European leg of “The Eras Tour” and reportedly took time to celebrate in Rhode Island. In late August 2024, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes, and Bradley Cooper (without girlfriend Gigi Hadid) joined Swift to party at her $17 million northeastern property.

Travis Kelce joined the party as well, of course. Kelce and Swift had to spend a lot of time apart as he prepped for the 2024/2025 NFL season.

Swifties shouldn’t be surprised to see Lively attend the fun celebrity hangout. Swift and Lively became friends in 2015 and spent ample time together in 2024. In 2016, Lively gave Swift an Instagram shoutout on her birthday. Swift featured Lively and Reynold’s daughter in her song, “Gorgeous.” Reynolds and Lively regularly attend Swift’s parties, too, as they attended Swift’s 30th birthday party, New Year’s Eve bashes, and Fourth of July get-togethers.

Blake Lively is reportedly fearing for ‘the end of her career’ after ‘It Ends With Us’ backlash

Blake Lively faced backlash for her promotion of It Ends With Us. The Colleen Hoover adaptation focuses on Lively’s character, Lily Bloom, and how she navigates an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, many fans of the novel didn’t think Lively appropriately discussed the complex subject matter in press interviews, as Lively seemed to focus on external factors, like what she was wearing.

Additionally, Lively had on-set tension with co-star Justin Baldoni. Baldoni and Lively allegedly clashed over Lively’s input on the film. She also allegedly didn’t like how he treated her while filming.

Blake is definitely saddened by the hate she is getting and is trying not to let it affect her, but it is,” a source told DailyMail.com. “She thought this was her moment to shine but is now looking at it like the end of her career. She’s fearing no one will want to work with her after this.”

The source added that Lively “wants to continue producing and directing and acting” but knows she has to “take a step back for a minute to reassess the future.”

Lively likely hoped for an escape from the public with Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island party.

Selena Gomez didn’t hang out in Rhode Island after sources said she won’t be in the same room as the ‘Gossip Girl’ star

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are best friends. However, a source told Life & Style that Gomez and Blake Lively don’t get along, so Swift doesn’t hang out with them in the same setting.

“Taylor’s tried many times to broker peace between these two divas, but they won’t play nice,” the insider alleged. “She thinks it’s silly the way they carry on, especially since the two don’t even know where all this hating began! Taylor feels like she’s doing a juggling act in a circus to keep them both happy, but her patience is wearing thin.”

The source added that Gomez feels “insanely jealous” of Swift’s friendship with Lively.

“Selena and Blake are extremely petty sometimes, and it stresses out Taylor,” the insider continued. “Either they start getting along, or one of them will have to go!”