Blake Lively is facing renewed criticism after a 2016 interview resurfaced, sparking outrage online. The interview, conducted by Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa during the promotion of Woody Allen’s film Café Society, has gone viral due to Lively’s perceived rudeness. The video, uploaded by Flaa with the title “The Blake Lively interview that made me want to quit my job,” shows the actress making a sarcastic comment after being congratulated on her pregnancy, telling Flaa, “Congrats on your little bump,” despite Flaa not being pregnant.
During the interview, Flaa asked Lively and her co-star Parker Posey about the 1930s costumes they wore in the film. Lively responded by questioning whether men would be asked the same question and then continued the conversation with Posey, seemingly ignoring Flaa’s input. Viewers were quick to call out Lively’s behavior, with one commenting, “You congratulated her on her pregnancy and she called you fat??”
Flaa described the interview as “the most uncomfortable interview situation I have ever experienced,” and many viewers expressed sympathy for her. One user noted that asking about costumes in a period piece is a standard question and criticized Lively for her dismissive response. The backlash against Lively is compounded by ongoing controversy surrounding her latest film It Ends With Us, where fans have accused her of downplaying the film’s serious themes.
This incident has reignited discussions about celebrity behavior during press interviews, with many expressing disappointment in how Lively handled the situation. The interview serves as a reminder of the pressures journalists face when interacting with high-profile personalities.
