Taylor Swift’s New Girl Squad Is Serving Energy — But Uh, Where’s Blake?
Remember when Taylor Swift and her girl squad ruled pop culture? The Fourth of July parties. The matching outfits. The Instagram selfies that broke the internet? Well, they’re kinda back—just with a whole new vibe.
But fans are clocking one major detail: no Blake Lively in sight.
Let’s talk about who’s in, who’s missing, and why the Swiftie internet has questions.
New Squad, New Vibe, Same Queen Taylor
So who’s filling the seats at the table now? Lately, Swift’s been snapped out and about in NYC with an effortlessly cool crew: Selena Gomez, Dakota Johnson, Zoë Kravitz, and the occasional Gigi Hadid cameo.
Selena, of course, is the longtime bestie—always loyal, always glowing. But Dakota? She’s the surprise addition. Chill. Low-key. Doesn’t chase the spotlight. Basically the opposite of 2015’s girl gang glitter. But she fits this era of grown, glamorous Swift.
It’s less sparkles and sequins, more vintage coats and late-night sushi. And honestly? It’s a vibe.
Let’s Break Down the Girl Gang Outings
These girls aren’t trying to make a scene—they’re just… being iconic.
One night, Taylor, Selena, and Dakota stroll out of a sleek Italian restaurant like it’s a scene from a movie.
Next, they’re spotted grabbing sushi in NoHo in effortless fashion that looks straight off a Pinterest board.
Gigi shows up now and then, but Selena and Dakota are clearly Taylor’s main hang these days.
No matching outfits. No “squad goals” hashtags. Just low-key glam, grown woman friendship energy.
But Where. Is. Blake?
Let’s talk about the elephant not in the room—Blake Lively.
She was everywhere with Taylor just a few years ago. They vacationed together, attended events, and worked on projects. Taylor even named Blake’s kids in her lyrics. That’s not “casual friend” behavior.
Now? Blake’s nowhere to be found.
No dinner photos.
No Instagram shoutouts.
Not even a double tap on a post.
Naturally, Swifties are noticing. So is everyone else.
Swiftie Theories Are Flying
Social media isn’t quiet about this.
Did they have a falling out?
Is Dakota the new Blake?
Is this just normal grown-up life, or is there actual behind-the-scenes tea?
To be fair, Blake has a lot going on. She’s got four kids. She’s directing a movie. Maybe she’s just not in her social butterfly phase right now. But in the world of celebrity friendships, going radio silent always raises questions.
Dakota Johnson: The Quiet Addition
Dakota being front and center lately is no accident. She and Taylor have been friendly for years, but she’s always been in the background—until now.
And she fits the new energy perfectly.
She’s calm, private, and unproblematic.
She’s not out there chasing headlines.
She seems like someone who has deep, real friendships—and keeps them out of the press.
In a post-Red-Scarf, post-Lover era, Dakota makes sense in Taylor’s world.
People joke that she “replaced” Blake, but it may just be that the group dynamic shifted. Life moves, people grow, and friend groups evolve.
Selena: The Day-One MVP
One name that’s never left Taylor’s corner? Selena Gomez.
From the teen-star days to their current grown-up careers, Selena has stood by Taylor through it all. Breakups, albums, controversies, comebacks—you name it.
She’s not just a sidekick. She’s a real friend.
And honestly, in the chaos of Hollywood friendships, that consistency is pretty rare.
It’s Normal… But It’s Still Fun to Gossip
Look, we all know friendships change. Who you hung out with in your twenties might not be who you spend time with in your thirties—especially if they have four kids and a movie to direct.
But when you’re Taylor Swift, even your dinner guest list becomes a headline.
Blake might just be lying low. Maybe they’re FaceTiming and sending memes. But until we get a selfie or a brunch snap, people will keep wondering.
New Energy, Same Taylor
This new squad feels different, but not in a bad way.
It’s calm. Confident. Quietly stylish. Less performance, more presence.
And while Blake’s absence has sparked a million TikTok theories, it doesn’t have to mean drama, EXCEPT Taylor doesnt want anything to do with the Legal Drama. Life just looks different at different stages.
That said—if Blake pops up in a surprise music video or a girls’ trip post? The internet will explode.
So stay tuned, Swifties. This story might not be over.