Blake Lively is reportedly confident she will be invited toTaylor Swift's wedding and has already chosen a dress for the occasion, following hersettlementwith filmmaker Justin Baldoni.
The claim, attributed to sources revealing it to columnistRob Shuter, suggests that the actress believes her long-standing friendship with Swift will remain intact despite recent turbulence.
Lively'slegal case with Justin Baldoniwas resolved before it ever went to trial. Since then, Lively has returned to public life and high-profile events. One of her most talked-about appearances was at theMet Gala, where she wore a vintage Versace dress with a long, dramatic train.
For starters, Lively and Swift have been close friends for several years, often appearing together at public events and in private social circles that overlap with Hollywood's inner network. That relationship, however, was reportedly strained during the legal dispute involving Baldoni and the production ofIt Ends With Us, in which Swift's name was drawn into the lawsuit.
Rumour has it that Swift, who is also a godmother to Lively's daughters, became uncomfortable with being associated with the situation once it became a full-blown media story.
According to reports citing entertainment sources, one insider suggested that Lively believes there is still room for reconciliation. 'Blake genuinely believes there's still a path back,' the source said. 'Now that the legal mess is over, she thinks the hardest part is behind her and there's real hope they can move forward.'
The same reporting claims Lively has continued to act with confidence about the state of the friendship. A source said she had already prepared for Swift's wedding, drawing a parallel to her recent Met Gala appearance. 'Just like she had her Met Gala dress ready, she already has a dress picked out for Taylor's wedding,' the source said. 'That's how convinced she was — and still is — that this friendship can be saved.'
Reports say the agreement did not involve any money changing hands, but it acknowledged concerns raised during the dispute and expressed a wish to move on from the situation.
A statement linked to the settlement was reported to say, 'We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognise concerns raised by Ms Lively deserved to be heard. We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments.' It also said, 'It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online.'
The dispute stemmed from allegations regarding working conditions during the filming ofIt Ends With Us. It quickly grew with claims from Lively about inappropriate behaviour and retaliation, while Baldoni's side has denied any wrongdoing.
Source: International Business Times UK
