Blake Lively Skips Gigi Hadid’s 30th Birthday Amid Legal Battle

Blake Lively’s absence from Gigi Hadid’s recent 30th birthday party has fueled speculation about the status of their long-standing friendship, especially given their close public relationship in past years. Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds were seen attending other public events in New York City immediately before the party, leading some—including journalist Kjersti Flaa—to question whether the absence was due to personal or legal reasons. Flaa speculated on her podcast that Hadid and her boyfriend Bradley Cooper may have distanced themselves from Lively because of her ongoing legal dispute with actor Justin Baldoni, suggesting potential legal entanglements for attendees. The lawsuit, in which Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, has led to heightened media attention and public scrutiny of her relationships within her celebrity circle. While Hadid celebrated with many A-list friends, including Taylor Swift and Anne Hathaway, the notable absence of Lively and Reynolds has prompted rumors about strained ties and shifting alliances. Neither Lively nor Hadid has publicly commented on the matter, leaving the true state of their friendship unclear.