Supermodel Gigi Hadid is reportedly taking a step back from her longtime friendship with Blake Livelyas legal tensions rise around the It Ends With Us actress. According to a new report by US Weekly, Hadid is said to be “naturally distancing herself” from Lively, whose name is currently entangled in a high-profile lawsuit involving Justin Baldoni.
While Gigi has not publicly taken sides, insiders say she’s choosing to stand by Taylor Swift, with whom she shares an even deeper and longer-standing bond. “Gigi has always had a closer friendship with Taylor and stands by her,” the source explained. “She’s been a loyal friend to Taylor for a decade.”
The trio — Taylor, Blake, and Gigi — have often been seen together over the years, known for their tight-knit bond. However, the insider emphasized that this recent shift is not born out of drama, but is instead a “gradual and organic” change in dynamics.
“As Taylor has begun to distance herself from Blake, Gigi has naturally done the same,” the source noted.
The tension stems from a developing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who directed the upcoming adaptation of It Ends With Us. Lively has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, claiming he not only harassed her but also orchestrated a smear campaign to discredit her.
In response, Baldoni has countersued, filing claims of defamation and extortion.
Taylor Swift, whose name was reportedly mentioned in court documents, has also been subpoenaed to testify, which may have influenced her own subtle shift away from Blake during the legal proceedings.
Sources close to Gigi made it clear: “She doesn’t want to be involved at all. It has everything to do with the lawsuit.” The model is reportedly keeping her distance out of respect for the situation and to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
For now, it seems that loyalty and self-preservation are guiding Gigi’s actions as her inner circle navigates an increasingly complicated legal and emotional landscape.
