Blake Lively has recently experienced some online backlash amid the It ends with us Press tour, but her sister Robyn Lively came to her aid.
The 52-year-old actress celebrated Blake’s birthday on Instagram on Sunday, August 25. She captioned the post, “This is my birthday queen! I love this girl – my sister, my best friend, my little piggyback friend! You are one of the best people I know. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, wimps!” The post quickly garnered cheerful comments, with many wishing Blake a happy birthday, including one user who mentioned the criticism she’s been facing online lately.
“Blake is a lovely person! I hope she knows that the many people who love her far outweigh the negative voices. Happy birthday Blake!” the user wrote. Robyn responded to the comment, saying, “Thank you for this.”
The gossip Girl Alum has been in the social media spotlight in recent weeks due to her sarcastic remarks in previous interviews. For example, when an interviewer congratulated her on her pregnancy, Blake sarcastically responded with the same comment, which some felt was unnecessary. In addition, during a press conference for It ends with usa film about domestic violence, Blake made a joke that sparked further criticism.
Blake’s co-star, Brandon Sklenaraddressed the controversy on Instagram, saying, “Demonizing women who put so much heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and distracts from what the film is about.”
To increase the tension, rumors circulated about a feud between Blake and her It ends with us Co-Star Justin Baldoni. It is speculated that the 40-year-old actor, who also directed, felt he did not have as much creative control as he wanted due to Blake’s influence as a producer. Her husband Ryan Reynolds also reportedly contributed ideas, including a script for a scene inspired by Colleen Hoover Book.
An insider told We weekly“There were two camps on the film – Team Blake and Team Justin… This creative struggle set the tone for the negative experiences behind the scenes and led to them no longer speaking to each other.”
