Blake Lively reacted to her friend Taylor Swift canceling concerts in Vienna because of a thwarted terrorist attack.
The 36-year-old actress, who is currently feuding with her It Ends With Us co-star, expressed gratitude that the alarming situation was handled in a safe manner.
“Oh, my God. I mean, how scary,” she said Access to Hollywood‘But fortunately they have complete control over that.’
The Gossip Girl alum’s concern for her pop star girlfriend is clear, as their close bond dates back to 2015. Blake and husband Ryan Reynolds are often spotted with Taylor, who has even featured their children in her music.
Blake’s comments come after Taylor surprised her fans in Vienna with a consolation gift after being forced to cancel three shows in the Austrian capital.
Blake Lively reacted to her friend Taylor Swift canceling concerts in Vienna due to a foiled terrorist plot; (seen in 2018)
The 36-year-old actress, who is currently feuding with her It Ends With Us co-star, expressed gratitude that Taylor’s (pictured in June) alarming condition was managed safely.
The superstar teamed up with Disney+ to give her international Swifties the chance to watch her record-breaking Eras Tour concert film for free during a special television premiere, per People.
The streaming giant teamed up with cable channel ORF to air Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) in Austria on Saturday.
Additionally, starting August 10, Disney+ will offer a free seven-day trial of its Premium service for Swifties who want to stream the film.
The goodwill gesture follows news that fans in Vienna were given free Swarovski crystal necklaces following the heartbreaking cancellation of Taylor’s shows.
Vienna’s tourist board shared on social media how fans, who had flown in from all over the world to see Swift, were enjoying their time in the city.
One of the suggestions was to receive a ‘crystal surprise’ from the Kristallwelten Swarovski store.
Following the announcement, X users confirmed that they received a necklace in exchange for showing their ticket to one of the cancelled shows.
“Swarovski is giving away necklaces to Wiener Swifties,” one fan posted via X on August 8. “All you have to do is show your ticket.”
“Oh my god. I mean, how terrifying,” she told Access Hollywood. “But thankfully, they’re totally into that.”
Blake and her husband Ryan Reynolds are often spotted with Taylor, who has even featured their children in her music
The chains featured a large crystal set on a gray leather thread.
Some pieces were colorful circular pendants, while others featured bright blue stones.
A video on TikTok shows hundreds of fans lining up at a store to pick up their gift.
A day later, the Vienna Tourist Board announced that the store had run out of necklaces “due to overwhelming demand.”
The murderous perpetrator has not made any public statements since the alleged plot came to light.
The arrest of a third suspect was announced on Friday.
The teenager, like the two others arrested earlier, is believed to have been radicalized by the Afghanistan-based ISIS-K.
According to police, the main suspect, a 19-year-old man, planned to attack the tens of thousands of Swifties gathered outside the Ernst Happel Stadium with knives and machetes.
Taylor Swift surprised fans in Vienna by offering a consolation gift after she was forced to cancel three shows in the Austrian capital due to a foiled terrorist plot; (Pictured in London in June)
The 34-year-old pop superstar teamed up with Disney+ to give her international Swifties the chance to watch her record-breaking Eras Tour concert film for free during a special television premiere
The streaming giant has partnered with cable station ORF to air Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) in Austria on Saturday
The goodwill gesture followed news that fans in Vienna had received free Swarovski crystal necklaces following the heartbreaking cancellation of Taylor’s shows
Video on TikTok showed hundreds of fans lining up at a store to pick up their gift, which consisted of a blue stone or a multi-colored pendant on a gray leather cord
The suspect is also said to have made explosives to “kill as many people as possible,” officials said.
“The group is seen as the greatest external terrorist threat to the continent,” claimed UN Undersecretary for Counterterrorism Vladimir Vorokov, who said the group had stepped up its recruitment efforts on the continent, according to ABC News.
The disappointment of not being able to see Swift perform didn’t stop thousands of fans from taking to the streets to exchange friendship bracelets and sing Swift’s songs.
“When Swifties take over your whole street,” one fan wrote on TikTok with a number of festivities.
On Wednesday, police announced that two suspects had been arrested on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack during Taylor’s performances in Vienna.
It has now been confirmed that radicalised teenagers aged 17 and 19 – including an ISIS fanatic – had planned a “massacre involving bombs, knives and a vehicle attack on young fans”.
Following the foiled terrorist attack, Taylor’s concert promoter Barracuda Music released a statement informing fans that her concerts in Vienna were canceled. Tens of thousands of people were left disappointed after fighting for tickets to the sold-out tour.
Although disappointed they couldn’t attend the shows, fans took to the streets to sing Swift’s songs and exchange friendship bracelets (pictured Thursday in Vienna)
Swift has five shows scheduled in London, starting on Thursday, August 15. Ticket prices on resale sites have increased by as much as 2,000 percent (Pictured in London in June)
“Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour shows in Vienna cancelled due to government officials confirming planned terrorist attack,” the statement read.
‘Now that government officials have confirmed that a terrorist attack is being planned at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three planned shows for everyone’s safety.
‘All tickets will be automatically refunded within 10 working days.’
Shortly after the news broke, it was reported that Taylor felt “devastated” over having to cancel the concerts.
Taylor’s fans were also “devastated” by the last-minute cancellation, but thanked the singer for his “safety.”
Swift is expected to resume the final leg of the European leg of her Eras tour in London, amid heightened security. The tour kicks off on August 15 and will see her perform five shows at Wembley Stadium.