Blake Lively’s 38th Birthday Sees Quiet Family Moments Amid Celebrity Fallout

Los Angeles, Aug. 26, 2025 - Hollywood actress Blake Lively spent her 38th birthday focusing on close family time, even as reports surfaced of a falling-out with longtime friend Taylor Swift and exclusion from Selena Gomez’s disco-themed celebration.

According to a report by Geo.tv, Lively marked her birthday with “quality time” alongside husband Ryan Reynolds and their four children, opting for a “quiet life” rather than a lavish party amid her ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni.

In a surprising twist, RadarOnline revealed that Taylor Swift removed Lively from the guest list for Selena Gomez’s 33rd-birthday bash, citing “subpoenas and side-eyes” stemming from Lively’s $400 million lawsuit against Baldoni. Insiders told RadarOnline that Gomez herself “wanted love, light, and platform boots, not subpoenas,” effectively endorsing Swift’s decision to bar Lively from the 1970s disco-style event.

A Pakistan-based entertainment outlet, Jang.com.pk, echoed the reports of celebrity tension, noting that Lively’s plans for a subdued birthday followed news of Swift “cutting ties” in the wake of the legal drama.

Despite the social media drama, friends report that Lively remained in high spirits, grateful for private celebrations with her family and husband’s steadfast support. Her legal case is scheduled for trial in March 2026.