Blake Lively pictured for first time since being culled from Taylor Swift's wedding guest list
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Key Points:
- Blake Lively made her first public appearance since July by attending the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, sharing a selfie from MetLife Stadium on Instagram.
- The actress's absence from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding in early July fueled speculation about a rift in her friendship with Swift, reportedly strained due to Blake's legal battle with director Justin Baldoni.
- Blake sued Baldoni in December 2024 for sexual harassment and misconduct, with Taylor subpoenaed amid allegations Baldoni claimed Blake tried to leverage Swift's influence in the film's production.
- Text messages released in the legal case reveal a strained but caring exchange between Blake and Taylor, with Taylor expressing exhaustion and a perceived shift in their communication.
- Despite high-profile guests at Swift's wedding, Blake and her husband Ryan Reynolds were notably absent, highlighting ongoing tensions in their friendship.
