How Blake Lively went from Hollywood Golden Girl to allegedly lacking control
Blake Lively faced harsh criticism following the release of her latest film, “It Ends With Us.”
August 21, 2024, published 5:00 p.m. ET
Blake Lively was on a world tour to promote her latest film It ends with us – however, this was not without controversy.
Lively, who is married to Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds (47), rose to fame through the US television show gossip Girl.
Since then, the actress has amassed a net worth of $30 million thanks to her film roles and brand deals.
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Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds at the premiere of It Ends With Us earlier this month.
However, the 36-year-old actress made headlines for the wrong reasons.
Most recently for her argument with her It ends with us Film director Justin Baldoni.
The couple were not photographed together at the film premiere or any other screenings – and the actress even unfollowed him on Instagram.
Lively claimed she felt “fat shamed” by Baldoni – who allegedly asked a trainer how much the actress weighed before filming a scene with her.
The star was also Panned by fans and critics about her alleged behavior in recent years, as interviews keep resurfacing.
In It ends with usLively plays florist Lily Bloom, who ends up in an abusive relationship with Ryle Kincaid, played by the film’s director and star, Baldoni.
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Lively accused director and male lead Justin Baldoni of shaming her for her obesity during production.
Critics of the film called Lively “shallow” because of her behavior during press tours and insults towards victims of domestic violence.
The New York Times even accused her of describing the film as “a tool to sell her hair” Care brand.
Meanwhile, a Guardian writer commented: “Lively seems more interested in marketing her brands than anything else.”
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Another critic also called Lively “tone-deaf” because he failed to mention the film’s original message.
Instead, she chatted with actresses Jenny Slate and Isabela Ferrer to discuss trivial topics such as dream jobs and star signs.
The actress also caused a fierce reaction when she asked her followers on social media to Floral print dress in case they watch their movie.
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One critic wrote of Lively: “Lively seems more interested in marketing her brands than anything else.”
This led to a comment on Instagram branding the star as “tone deaf” and which received more than 20,000 likes.
Journalist Kjersti Flaa’s more than decade-old interview with the star resurfaced following the actress’ comments.
Flaa said in a YouTube video: “After I posted the interview with Blake Lively, which a lot of people saw, I got so many questions from people wanting to know why I decided to post the interview now, eight years later.
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“And the reason for that is because I was contacted by another reporter who told me a story that was a little bit similar to the one he had experienced here.”
She said she and the other journalist began to discuss the star.
Flaa continued, “I just thought, ‘You know what? It’s not OK to behave like that and I think it needs to be addressed.’ And that’s why I did this now, so much later.”
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Lively was called “tone-deaf” for asking her fans to dress in floral dresses during “It Ends With Us.”
The journalist admitted that it took her “a while” to “get over” her experience with Lively.
She added: “It affected me for a while because it made me nervous when I interviewed other people afterward.
“I blamed myself for a long time because I felt like I had done or said something wrong. And that’s why I waited so long.”
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Flaa admitted that she “hadn’t read about all the other controversy that was going on around Blake Lively and her new movie.”
She said: “I have to say it was more of a coincidence that this was posted right now.”
In the video, Fla congratulates Lively on her “little belly” while announcing that she is pregnant with her and Reynolds’ second child.
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The New York Times accused Lively of viewing the film as “a means of selling her hair care brand.”
Lively replied, “Congratulations on your little belly.”
Flaa told the Daily Mail that the experience was painful because she was unable to get pregnant.
In another interview with Extra TV, Lively interrupted the reporter to highlight her reach.
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Then, during a red carpet event for It ends with us Last week, Lively was criticized for dismissing a question about domestic violence.
The reporter asked if a survivor could approach her to talk about her character.
Lively replied sarcastically, “Ask for my address or my phone number. Or I could just tell you my location.”
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