JUST IN: Taylor Swift Caught in Crossfire: Travis Kelce defends Taylor Swift, Accuse Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds of Exploiting Swift and Her Swifties for Clout in Ongoing ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Dispute

Taylor Swift Caught in Crossfire: Travis Kelce Defends Swift, Accuses Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds of Exploiting Her and Swifties in Ongoing ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Dispute

In a dramatic escalation of the legal battle surrounding the film It Ends With Us, pop superstar Taylor Swift has found herself unexpectedly entangled in a feud that has spilled over into her personal relationships and sparked a public defense from her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. The controversy, rooted in a contentious lawsuit between actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni, has now drawn accusations that Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, leveraged Swift’s fame and her loyal fanbase—known as Swifties—for clout, prompting Kelce to step in and defend his partner.

The Legal Drama Unfolds

The It Ends With Us saga began in December 2024, when Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment, invasion of privacy, and inappropriate behavior on set. Baldoni vehemently denied the claims and responded with a $400 million countersuit against Lively, Reynolds, and others, accusing them of defamation, extortion, and attempting to seize creative control of the film. The legal filings revealed a heated dispute over a rewritten rooftop scene, with Baldoni claiming Lively enlisted Reynolds and Swift to pressure him into accepting her script changes during a 2023 meeting at the couple’s New York City home.

Swift’s involvement was incidental—she permitted her song “My Tears Ricochet” to be used in the film and was present at the meeting to support Lively, her longtime friend. However, Baldoni’s lawsuit referenced text messages where Lively called Swift and Reynolds her “dragons,” likening herself to Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi, implying they were powerful allies backing her creative vision. Baldoni alleged he felt “ambushed” by the presence of such high-profile figures, a claim that has since drawn Swift into the legal spotlight.

On May 10, 2025, news broke that Swift had been subpoenaed by Baldoni’s legal team to testify in the case, set for trial in March 2026. Swift’s spokesperson dismissed the subpoena as a “tabloid clickbait” tactic, emphasizing that Swift had no direct involvement in the film’s production, casting, or creative decisions and only saw the movie weeks after its release.

Travis Kelce Enters the Fray

As Swift’s name became a focal point in the legal drama, Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, took a bold stand in her defense. Sources close to Kelce report that he is “furious” at Lively and Reynolds for dragging Swift into their dispute, accusing them of exploiting her fame to bolster their narrative against Baldoni. Kelce’s frustration reportedly led him to unfollow Reynolds on Instagram in late April 2025, a move interpreted as a public show of loyalty to Swift amid rumors that she was distancing herself from Lively.

“Travis sees this as Blake and Ryan using Taylor’s name to make themselves look like victims and gain sympathy,” an insider revealed. “He believes they leaned on her star power to intimidate Baldoni and are now letting her take the fall in the public eye. Taylor’s getting subpoenaed while they stay silent—it’s not sitting right with him.” The insider added that Kelce is particularly protective of Swift’s fanbase, accusing Lively and Reynolds of “milking Swifties’ support” by emphasizing their friendship with Swift in public while failing to shield her from the legal fallout.

Kelce’s actions have sparked a firestorm on social media, with Swifties rallying behind him. Posts on X show fans praising Kelce for “standing up for Taylor” and criticizing Lively for “name-dropping” Swift in the lawsuit. One viral post read: “Blake thought she could use Taylor as a shield, but Travis said NOT TODAY. Protect the queen at all costs! #SwiftiesWithKelce.” However, some fans urged caution, noting that the full context of the dispute remains unclear and that Swift and Lively’s friendship may still be intact.post:unverified

Swift’s Frustration and the Friendship Fallout

Reports indicate that Swift is “frustrated” and feels “used” by her association with the It Ends With Us drama. A source told The Daily Mail in February 2025 that Swift was particularly upset by Lively’s text referring to her as one of her “dragons,” feeling it portrayed her as a tool in Lively’s