Rebuilding Bridges: Taylor Swift Searches for Friendship After Split
Following her breakup from boyfriend Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift appears to be doing fine, giving a thumbs-up to a fan's "You OK?" sign during an April 15 concert in Tampa, Florida. However, as the singer navigates her newfound single status, her once-famous "squad" seems to be notably absent. Sources reveal that her six-year relationship with Joe resulted in her distancing herself from her close friends, leaving her to potentially rebuild her friendships.
At the height of Taylor's "squad" era, her inner circle included stars like Blake Lively, Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, Lena Dunham, and Cara Delevingne. These friends often attended her lavish July 4th parties at her Rhode Island beach house, with their gatherings garnering significant attention on social media. Although some speculated that these friendships were simply a means to boost each other's popularity, Taylor insisted they were genuine.
However, when Taylor began dating Joe, her priorities shifted, and she focused on keeping their relationship private. Consequently, her friendships were put on the back burner.
A source close to the situation said, "Taylor's friends were pretty shocked that she ditched them for a guy, especially since she makes such a point of being all about the girl power." According to the source, Taylor didn't intend to be thoughtless but believed that she and her friends naturally drifted apart.
Now, as Taylor potentially looks to reconnect with her former friends, she may find it challenging to rebuild those bonds. With Blake and Gigi becoming mothers, Cara leaving the party scene, and others settling into married life, Taylor may need to start fresh. An insider noted, "Taylor still has some friends who'll always be there for her, but for others, that ship has sailed."