Blake Lively Spotted Alone in New York as Taylor Swift Hosts Rhode Island Gathering
Blake Lively was photographed alone in Pound Ridge, New York on Friday, shopping casually in a white floral top while Taylor Swift hosted an all-female gathering at her Rhode Island estate. The event is believed to be Swift's bachelorette party ahead of her reported July 3 wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce. Lively's absence from the gathering has sparked renewed discussion about the status of her friendship with Swift. The two were once very close but their relationship reportedly strained during Lively's high-profile legal dispute with actor Justin Baldoni over the film It Ends With Us. Recent reports indicate signs of reconciliation, with sources suggesting Swift may have invited Lively to the larger July wedding celebration. However, conflicting accounts suggest uncertainty about whether Lively received invitations to the more intimate pre-wedding events. Neither star has publicly commented on their friendship status or any wedding invitations.
Key facts
- Blake Lively was photographed alone in Pound Ridge, New York on Friday, June 20, pushing a shopping cart in a white floral long-sleeve top
- Taylor Swift was hosting an all-female gathering at her Rhode Island mansion, widely believed to be her bachelorette party
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a wedding for July 3 in New York City with approximately 1,000-1,200 guests
- Lively and Swift's friendship strained in late 2024 and early 2025 during Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
- Recent reports from June 2026 suggest the two have been in phone contact and may be reconciling
Limits of this briefing
All reports about private friendship matters and wedding invitations rely on unnamed sources and have not been confirmed by Swift or Lively. Multiple conflicting accounts exist regarding whether Lively was invited to various pre-wedding events, with some sources claiming she was excluded and others claiming reconciliation is underway.
Sources
- The Bold News: Blake Lively Steps Out Alone in New York Amid Taylor Swift's Bachelorette Buzz Centre
- IBTimes Australia: Blake Lively Spotted Solo in New York as Taylor Swift Pre-Wedding Buzz Swirls in Rhode Island Centre
- Geo News: Taylor Swift's Friendship Reset? Blake Lively Reportedly Welcomed Back Centre
- Sunday Guardian: Did Taylor Swift Invite Blake Lively To Her Wedding? Inside The Friendship, Rift Rumours And Reconciliation Buzz Centre
- E! News / Yahoo Entertainment: Blake Lively Reportedly 'Truly Believes' She'll Still Be Invited to Taylor Swift's Wedding Centre