August 18th 2024.
Actress Blake Lively recently found herself in the spotlight, but not for her upcoming film. The cast of It Ends With Us has been facing rumors of a feud, and now a reporter has added their own commentary, seemingly calling out the lead actress for her behavior. Blake, who is 36 years old, has been at the center of the controversy surrounding the film, based on Colleen Hoover's book of the same name. Claims have been made that she and her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, who is 40, are in the midst of an ongoing dispute.
While Justin has tiptoed around the rumors, stating that in a movie like this there is always bound to be some friction, Blake has largely remained silent on the matter. She has chosen not to address insider claims that Justin made her feel uncomfortable about her postpartum body. These two separate reactions have sparked differing opinions on social media, with some believing Justin is in the wrong and others taking Blake's side.
But the opinions don't just stop at fans. Journalist Kjersti Flaa has come forward with her own claims, stating that her sit-down interview with Blake was so uncomfortable, it made her want to quit her job. The journalist shared a video on YouTube from 2016, where she sat down with Blake and her co-star Parker Posey to discuss their film Cafe Society. Kjersti titled the clip, 'The Blake Lively interview that made me want to quit my job.'
At the time of the interview, Blake was pregnant with her and husband Ryan Reynolds' second child. Kjersti offered her congratulations, saying, "First of all, congrats on your little bump." Blake appeared surprised by the comment and instead of thanking the reporter, she sarcastically replied, "Congrats on your little bump." Sensing the tension, Parker quickly jumped in and tried to make light of the situation. The three women then awkwardly talked about their "bumps" before continuing with the interview.
Recently, Blake has been facing harsh criticism during the promotion of her new film, and this uncomfortable interview with the actress has resurfaced. However, things took another turn when Kjersti asked the actresses if they enjoyed wearing period-relevant clothes in the 1930s-set film. Blake responded with hostility, questioning why people only want to talk about the clothes and asking if they would ask the men the same question. The clip has gone viral, with many sharing it on social media and offering their thoughts in the comments.
In an interview with Daily Mail, Kjersti revealed the impact the interview had on her. She claimed it made her feel like a complete failure and had her questioning if she even wanted to continue doing celebrity interviews. She said, "It was such a traumatizing experience for me. I was there to do a job, and they made it as difficult as possible for me to do that." Kjersti also shared that it took her a while to get over the experience and regain her confidence.
Kjersti chose to share the interview now after a fellow reporter recently had a terrible interview and asked if she had ever experienced something similar. She stated, "After talking to him, I decided to post the interview on my YouTube channel because I think it's time that people behaving badly in Hollywood, or anywhere else for that matter, get called out for it. It's not okay, even if you are rich and famous."
It's worth noting that Kjersti's decision to share the video came after social media users noticed a connection between her and Melissa Nathan, a PR crisis manager hired by Justin amid the It Ends With Us fallout. Kjersti had previously posted a video in support of Johnny Depp during his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard in 2022.
This isn't the first tense interview involving Blake that has resurfaced in recent weeks. Another interview from 2017, where she was promoting the film All I See Is You, also caused a stir among fans. The reporter asked Blake if she now felt free to try everything, to which she responded with a surprised expression and asked, "What does that mean?" When the journalist tried to rephrase the question, Blake quickly shut him down, asking if he had even seen the movie and jokingly saying they would give him a pop quiz at the end.
So far, Blake has not commented on these resurfaced interviews. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with The Agency entertainment team by emailing them, calling, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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