Blake Lively once again ended up at the center of a scandal! As it turned out, Hollywood is boiling after the news: the actress will not only return to the big screen but will also become the producer of the romantic comedy The List of Survivors. It would seem like this should be a reason for joy but instead — a wave of hate. Social media literally exploded: some accuse Blake of hypocrisy, others rush to defend her, and a third group is demanding to boycott the film. And here is why!

Why Are People Calling to Boycott Blake Lively?

The reason for such a heated reaction is her high-profile lawsuit last year against director Justin Baldoni, in which the actress accused him of harassment on the set – writes TMZ. And now Baldoni’s fans are not giving Lively any peace, turning her return to film into a scandal.

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The actress’s birthday and the upcoming film premiere were overshadowed by the loud accusations, and Blake’s name is once again appearing in all the headlines – mostly with quotes from her haters…

The Actress Keeps Working, Ignoring the Hate

According to Lionsgate, the script for Lively’s new project was recently purchased by the studio. So what will the film be about? At the center of the story is Annie (Blake Lively), an intellectual producer of a reality show, who is sent to work with Chopper Lane, a famous survival expert, against her wishes. 

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But everything changes when the characters end up on a deserted island: it turns out that Chopper is not a guru at all but an ordinary fraud. The responsibility for their survival falls on Annie, and she has to find a way to keep them alive… Amid the danger, a chemistry naturally develops between the characters — because where would the story be without it!

Lively’s Producing Work Promises to Be Significant

The actor who will play Chopper Lane is still being kept secret. It is only known that Mark Platt — who worked on La La Land and the series Evil — has joined the producing team. Hollywood insiders believe that his involvement will give the film additional weight… 

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It looks like Lively’s work promises to be of high quality, at least there are all the prerequisites for that! And this is despite the fact that, while acting in the film and also producing it, she is still managing to continue her lawsuit against Baldoni… yes — the trial is still ongoing!

The Legal Battle with Baldoni Continues

While Lively is fully preparing her new project, her name continues to appear in another context — the legal proceedings with Justin Baldoni. As we reminded before, at the end of 2024 Lively filed a complaint accusing Baldoni of harassment and creating a toxic atmosphere on the set of the film It Ends With Us. 

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In response, the actor claimed defamation and filed counter-lawsuits not only against her but also against Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times. The court, however, deemed these claims unfounded, and Lively’s case is still under review – writes TMZ. Its hearings are scheduled for March 2026.

Back to the Beginning

However, as a child, little Blake could not even imagine that the whole world would one day read about her disputes! It turns out that she never dreamed of becoming famous, let alone an actress, despite growing up in an acting family. Her father — Ernie Lively, an actor who appeared in dozens of films and series, including Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, where he even played Blake’s on-screen father. 

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Her mother — Elaine Lively, a talent agent who helped her children take their first steps in the industry. Blake has four siblings, and almost all of them also pursued careers in film. Her older brother Eric Lively appeared in films and series and played a key role in Blake’s fate but we will tell more about that later!

A Mother’s Faith

Blake’s mother always believed in her daughter’s abilities and even sent her to first grade three years earlier than usual. “My mom told them I was six because I was so tall,” the actress joked in an Elle interview.

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Over time, Blake still tried her hand at auditions. She auditioned for the role of Natalie Hillard in Mrs Doubtfire but the role went to Mara Wilson. This experience became her first taste of the acting world, and despite the failure, Blake did not give up — on the contrary, she became even more determined to become an actress!

The Brother Who Changed Her Life

As you already understand, the most important push came from her family. Her brother Eric insisted that Blake take acting more seriously. He convinced her to audition for the film Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, which became her real breakthrough.

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A funny detail: he persuaded her during their trip to Europe. As Blake later admitted to Vogue: “In the middle of my sophomore year, he decided I needed to be more cultured, and he took me with him for two months. He sat me down and asked, ‘What are you going to do with your life?’ I was fifteen at the time. I wasn’t interested in anything… so I just went to auditions to please him,” Blake recalled.

How Fans Made Her Serena

After the release of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, 20-year-old Lively gained an army of fans. They started a campaign to have the actress cast as Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl. On forums, posts appeared asking for her to be approved, and this reached casting director David Rapaport.

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He later admitted, “At that time, everything was based on beauty, glamour, and accessibility. Blake was the perfect It girl.” However, the producers still had doubts about Blake…

Not a New Yorker

Producers initially hesitated: it seemed that romantic and curly-haired Blake looked more like a girl from sunny California than Manhattan. However, Blake was so passionate about playing in Gossip Girl that on the second audition she simply straightened her hair — and… got the role! 

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Moreover, because of Blake, her co-star Leighton Meester had to completely change her image! And here’s how…

How Blake Made Her Colleagues “Suffer”

For many girls, changing their usual hair color is, to put it mildly, a challenge… even if you are an actress! However, Blake’s co-star literally had to do it. 

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Because Blake was approved for the role of Serena, her future on-screen friend and sometimes rival, Leighton Meester, had to dye her hair from blonde to brunette to play Blair Waldorf. But in the end, the girls became the perfect pair of glamorous Manhattan style icons!

Doubts Overwhelmed Blake

Even though Blake was excited about the series, at one point before filming she was overwhelmed with doubts… filming the show meant long-term commitments. But… the deciding factor was the wardrobe of her character! “Wait, you’re telling me to move to New York and wear the most incredible clothes, some of which you might even leave me?” the actress recalled with a smile in an Elle interview.

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Executive producer Josh Schwartz later said, “I think the real bonus for Blake was the chance to work with the clothes.” And you can’t argue with that — the wardrobe of Serena van der Woodsen is probably the dream of almost every girl on Earth!

Who Could Have Been Serena Instead of Blake?

At first, Blake didn’t really want to act in the series and considered doing it only because of the wardrobe. Another actress dreamed of taking her place. Interestingly, the future star Jennifer Lawrence also auditioned for the role of Serena. 

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In a recent interview, executive producer Josh Schwartz said, “Lawrence really wanted to play Serena and auditioned for the role. Later, we found out that she was very upset that she was not approved.” So it can be said that Blake was a little lucky in Gossip Girl — she got the role that a future Hollywood star had dreamed of.

The Start of Filming and… Scandals!

As we already know, Blake agreed to play Serena, and this decision became fateful because Gossip Girl made her a global star! Blake played Serena from 2007 to 2012, and the other main role was consistently played by Leighton Meester during all that time. 

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However, even though their characters were best friends, sometimes even fighting, the relationship between the actresses on set was, to put it mildly, far from friendly — writes TMZ. According to sources, “Blake and Leighton avoided each other like the plague.” Moreover, once Blake even crossed all the boundaries of what was acceptable…

Did Blake Bully Her Colleagues?

Scandals from the set of Gossip Girl still surface today… Recently, an old video appeared online from a panel discussion about Gossip Girl, in which Blake Lively joked about her colleague Leighton Meester — to put it mildly, unsuccessfully. She said, “Some people were born behind bars,” pointing at her colleague. Then she immediately added, “Okay, it was a joke, forgive me.”

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Recall that Leighton Meester’s character, Blair Waldorf, was indeed born while her mother was serving time for drug trafficking. For a while, the girl was raised by her grandmother… as Daily Mail wrote. Many consider the joke tactless, even if it was said a long time ago. Others believe that the actress should not be “canceled” for an old video. However, this is not the whole “dirty” fame Blake has had since Gossip Girl…

Shocking Rumors About Blake Lively’s Behavior

Former Gossip Girl actress Rossella Rago recently shared shocking memories of working with Blake Lively. In an interview with Daily Mail, she said the actress allegedly behaved “unbearably” on set. “She would vomit and fart in the middle of the set — and acted as if we were lucky to have smelled her ‘gases.’ Working with her was very unpleasant,” Rossella admitted.

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According to her, Lively “was used to being adored, and when she wasn’t, she became real.” Rossella noted that she herself had worked as a stunt double for 15 years and appeared regularly on the set of Gossip Girl, so her experience allows her to make such conclusions.

Not Without Romance on Set!

It turns out that on the set of Gossip Girl, Blake not only caused scandals and did not please everyone but also started a relationship! During filming, Blake Lively and Penn Badgley (Dan Humphrey) began dating secretly. Their romance lasted three years, which no one on set suspected at the time but they broke up in 2010, continuing to work together without revealing any details about their personal life.

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Although Penn and Blake’s romance ended in 2010, and the show continued until 2012, the actor emphasized that they always remained professional: “We were exes for almost half of the entire series. It was not weird at all.”

How the Romance with Leonardo DiCaprio Influenced Gossip Girl

After breaking up with her co-star, in 2011 Blake Lively dated Leonardo DiCaprio. Although the romance lasted only a few months, it left its mark on the series. The creators recalled that Blake always carried a doll, which she photographed and sent to Leo. “Blake was ahead of the whole world,” they noted. 

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Thanks to these habits, the actress was even called the “ancestor of Instagram” — long before social networks became widespread, she was already showing how to share personal moments with the public. Maybe that’s why the characters in Gossip Girl started using even more social media!

These Hot Photos Exploded the Internet

In 2011, the name of Blake Lively thundered all over the world not because of new roles but supposedly because of the leak of intimate pictures – Imbd wrote. Photos of a naked girl, incredibly similar to the Gossip Girl star, appeared online. 

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A very similar girl posed in front of a mirror, taking selfies in quite hot poses. The Internet literally exploded: discussions, memes, guesses — fans could not believe that the “perfect Serena van der Woodsen” could end up in such a scandal...

Fake or Real?

Blake’s representatives made an instant statement: “This is not Lively. She has never photographed herself naked.” But who would believe such excuses when the photos are already circulating on forums and being discussed by millions? 

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Some are sure: the pictures are fake. Others still whisper that these very photos proved — behind the image of an elegant beauty hides a daring girl!

A Millionaire Many Would Envy

While the world was guessing about the authenticity of the photos, Cosmopolitan USA calculated Blake’s earnings for Gossip Girl. For each episode she was paid... 60 thousand dollars! A total of 121 episodes. The result? 

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Almost 7.5 million dollars just for one series! Not a small amount for the role of the “golden girl of Manhattan,” isn’t it? And after 6 seasons, when Gossip Girl ended in 2012, Blake’s career went even higher!

Movies, Contracts and Millions

A few years later Blake starred in the thriller A Simple Favor and earned an impressive 800 thousand dollars. Even more profitable turned out to be the contract with Gucci: for becoming the face of the perfume line, she was paid a whole 4 million! 

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And if you put together all the roles and ads, as Cosmopolitan writes, the actress’s capital today is estimated at 30 million dollars or maybe even more!

Philosophy of Success from Blake Lively

And it looks like she is not going to stop. In an interview, the actress admitted: “I will never feel like I have reached the goal. The people I look up to are those who always try to become the best version of themselves.” That means for Lively millions are not a reason to relax but only fuel for the next round of her career. 

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However, after super fame Blake began acting less – because she very selectively chose projects and agreed only to those she liked one hundred percent!

The Movie That Proved Her Seriousness

After television success Lively seriously focused on cinema. She was noticed in The Town (2010) by Ben Affleck — a crime drama where she played a drug-addicted girl. 

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Critics were delighted: her performance was considered unexpectedly deep and emotional. Many noted that Blake was capable not only of posing on red carpets but also of surprising with serious roles.

Blake Surprised the Audience Again

In 2016, Lively blew up the box office with the movie The Shallows. The story about a girl stuck on a rock in the middle of the ocean with a great white shark collected more than 120 million dollars. 

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Almost single-handedly holding the audience’s attention, Blake proved: she can carry an entire film without star partners. For many this became the “second wind” of her career.

Hatred of Her Own Fame?

Blake Lively has repeatedly admitted that Hollywood has its dark side... In an interview with Vogue she called herself a “hostage of success” and said that constant attention from journalists and paparazzi literally destroys her inner world. The actress admits: going quietly to a store or walking in the park with her children is a luxury for her. 

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Every step ends up under the cameras, every move is discussed in the press. The actress supposedly dreams of silence and simple joys but is forced to put up with a reality where any of her appearances becomes news. And, according to the actress herself, this is the hardest price of her success.

And Again She Fell for a Colleague!

Despite the close attention to her persona and not always friendly, Blake decided not to hide her personal life – and how could she when her husband is also a world-famous actor and they moreover have 4 children!

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The story of Blake and Ryan began back in 2010, when they were filming Green Lantern. At that time both were not free: Ryan was married to Scarlett Johansson, and Blake was dating Penn Badgley — her colleague from Gossip Girl. At first there was just friendship between them... But everything changed a year later when both found themselves single.

It All Started With... a Double Date?

As TMZ wrote, Ryan later recalled that their romance with Blake Lively started in a very unusual way. They went on a “double date” — each with their own partner – Blake with another guy and Ryan with another girl. 

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“It was the most awkward date in my life… sparks were flying not where they were supposed to,” laughed the actor. Well, you can’t run away from fate, can you?

A Secret Wedding

The lovers did not delay: literally the next year they got married — already on September 9, 2012 they had a wedding. The celebration took place in South Carolina, at Boone Hall Plantation. The ceremony was closed, without journalists, only the closest people.

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Blake wore a dress from Marchesa, and for the guests they organized a real holiday with live music, a children’s choir, and handmade desserts. The couple even launched paper lanterns into the sky! However, later Ryan and Blake faced serious hate because of their wedding!

They Were Judged for the Wedding – But Why?!

As absurd as it may sound at first glance, later their wedding really caused a wave of criticism. But how is this possible? They didn’t cheat on anyone and look so beautiful together... what went wrong? As TMZ wrote, it turned out that the wedding ceremony venue was a former slave plantation, which looked supposedly inappropriate to say the least. 

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And instead of congratulations, a flurry of criticism poured down on the newlyweds... Ryan later publicly apologized for this choice.

Lots of Happiness, Lots of Children

Despite the hate the couple quickly recovered and looked incredibly happy! Moreover, they decided not to delay with expanding the family and now the couple has four children. Their eldest daughter James was born in December 2014. 

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Two years later came the second little one — Inez. In 2019 Blake gave Ryan another daughter — Betty. And in 2023 the family was joined by the fourth child, a boy named Olin.

An Old Interview That Turned Into a Scandal

By the way, during one of the pregnancies Blake once again, in the opinion of haters, spoke inappropriately. Recently an old video of her 2016 interview resurfaced online, and it strongly hit the actress’s reputation. The situation happened after the premiere of Woody Allen’s Café Society, where Lively played one of the main roles. 

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At that time she was in the early stages of pregnancy but had not officially announced it, although her belly was already noticeable. One Norwegian journalist decided to congratulate Blake on her “little belly.” And then Blake could not hold back her words!

The Ability to Stand Up for Herself or Just Sharpness?

Instead of gratitude the actress sharply replied: “And I congratulate you on your belly.” Then the situation only got worse: Lively demonstratively ignored the reporter’s questions and behaved coldly, with open irritation.

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When in 2024 the recording spread on social media, users began massively criticizing Blake for arrogance and disrespect. Many noted that such behavior “destroys her image of the perfect Hollywood girl.” Some fans even demanded a public apology but the actress never commented on the incident.

Attempts to Keep the Children Away from the Public

And considering such attention to her persona, not always friendly, it is clear why Blake tries to protect her children as much as possible. Of course, the paparazzi never sleep and do everything to catch the star couple with kids but Blake and Ryan themselves almost never show their children to the public. 

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Even on red carpets they rarely share family details. “We want them to decide for themselves — to be public or not,” the spouses have repeatedly emphasized. Well, a worthy choice!

The Secrets of Their Marriage

Blake and Ryan often emphasize that the main thing in their relationship is friendship and humor. They love to joke about each other on social media: Ryan will post a picture where Blake is “cut off” from the photo, then she will joke about his movies.

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However, they also have a rule that they strictly follow: never to act together in films. “We realized that we want to separate work and family. If one works, the other at this time stays home with the kids,” Blake admitted to Elle.

What’s Really Hidden Behind the Mask of the “Perfect Marriage”?

But of course, even the seemingly perfect couple couldn’t escape conflicts. In fact, the very first rumors that things weren’t as smooth as they seemed between Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds started spreading almost right after their wedding.

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According to Star magazine, Blake Lively’s life allegedly changed drastically after the ceremony. Moreover, rumors claimed that behind the mask of a caring husband, Ryan was actually hiding the temperament of a control freak… and now we’ll tell you all the details!

Drastic Changes in Blake’s Behavior

After the wedding, many noticed — the once dazzling blonde Blake, who used to shine at every premiere, suddenly vanished from the spotlight… No parties, no big roles, just rare paparazzi photos from casual walks and cozy stories about home life. While Ryan Reynolds was landing blockbuster after blockbuster and signing advertising deals, Blake seemed to dissolve into the role of a perfect wife.

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She dove headfirst into domestic life: instead of movie sets — cooking classes, instead of interviews — kitchen experiments… and that was just the beginning...

The Husband Shines, the Wife Fades?

Later, Blake decided to try herself in business and launched her own lifestyle project — a blog and an online shop selling designer home goods. Something like Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, only with Blake’s personal touch. But the project didn’t take off...

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According to Star, this lifestyle wasn’t entirely her choice. Rumor has it, her husband insisted on it…

Life by Ryan’s Rules?

As Star reported, Ryan, long used to being the center of attention, allegedly dreamed of a wife who would be a homemaker and the mother of a big family. Someone like his own mother — caring, devoted, and always at home.

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Insiders told Star that after the wedding, Ryan seemed to change. The funny, charming man showed another side — demanding, controlling, even dominant. Gossip had it that he monitored Blake’s every move, advised her on how to dress, who to talk to, which projects to accept and which to “postpone.”

Control or Care?

Many people close to the couple said that before the marriage, his overprotectiveness seemed touching. But later it turned into constant pressure. Allegedly, Blake turned down several serious roles — ones that could have helped her move beyond her image as the light-minded Serena from Gossip Girl.

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Some even compared their marriage to that of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, where the woman seemed to lose herself in her husband’s shadow — wrote Star.

A Perfect Facade?

As befits a Hollywood couple, Blake and Ryan never commented on the rumors. But every time gossip flared up, they would appear together — smiling, stylish, hand in hand. 

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Everything looked flawless. But that very perfection made fans suspicious: could it all be just for show? Moreover, rumors even claimed that the couple lived separately during one of their crises — and now the details follow.

Did They Split Up?!

In the spring of 2018, fans were shocked: the reputable outlet Page Six reported that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds no longer lived together. Insiders claimed the couple found it increasingly difficult to make time for each other. While Blake stayed home with the kids, Ryan was constantly away on set or at Hollywood parties.

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“The gap between them has become enormous,” Page Six quoted a source allegedly close to the family. This is very unexpected!

Ryan Skipped His Wife’s Movie Premiere

However, it seems that if that crisis was real, the couple overcame it and even expanded their family afterward. But new rumors about a possible breakup surfaced again this year.

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Things escalated after Blake appeared alone on the red carpet for the premiere of It Ends With Us. The absence of Ryan — who always used to accompany his wife to every major event — immediately caught attention. Gossip spread like wildfire across social media — reported Us Weekly.

Was Blake Flirting with the Director?

To make things worse, TMZ published leaked fragments of personal messages between Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni. In those texts, Blake allegedly wrote:
“I feel the same way. It’s such a wonderful feeling when we’re doing work we’re proud of… and doing it together.” To which Baldoni replied: “I like sentimental Blake.” 

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Fans quickly began speculating about possible chemistry between them — and that Ryan didn’t take the rumors lightly.

From Flirting to a Legal Scandal?

Later, Blake accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior and harassment on the set of It Ends With Us. In return, the director claimed that Blake was the one being manipulative and tried to “take control” of the production. His lawyers argued that their “friendly messages” were merely part of a professional rapport.

Then Ryan stirred things up even more. During Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special, someone asked how he was doing — and he replied with his signature sarcasm:
“Why do you ask? Did you hear something?” The joke caused mixed reactions: some laughed, others thought he was confirming the rumors.

Back Together and Smiling

However, by spring 2025, the couple appeared together again — at the premiere of A Simple Favor 2. They smiled, held hands, exchanged looks, as if to prove to everyone that everything was fine.

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But fans, as always, remain skeptical. In Hollywood, smiles don’t always mean happiness. And though there were no official comments about the supposed marriage crisis, people still wonder — was it just a temporary fight… or a crack that might someday break the “perfect” marriage?

Jealousy Toward Colleagues?

At least Blake’s fans are relieved — she seems happy, active, and back to acting again. Yet it turns out she didn’t get to star in all the films she dreamed of. 

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According to Star, Blake allegedly has long-standing resentment toward Margot Robbie.

The Role That Started It All

The feud supposedly began back in 2011, when Martin Scorsese was casting The Wolf of Wall Street. Rumor has it that Blake Lively was first considered for the role of Naomi — the stunning wife of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character. 

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At that time, Blake was dating DiCaprio himself and reportedly believed her participation in the film was practically guaranteed. But in the end, the role went to Margot Robbie. Since then, insiders whisper, Blake has avoided any direct contact with Margot.

Barbie — And Another Round of Rivalry?

Years later, the story allegedly repeated itself — wrote Star. In 2023, Blake Lively was said to be seriously eyeing the role of Barbie in Greta Gerwig’s iconic project. She reportedly pitched her own ideas for the script — wanting her Barbie to have more screen time while Ryan Gosling’s Ken took a back seat. But as we all know, the role went to Margot Robbie!

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Still, officially, there’s no public feud between the two actresses. Margot always emphasizes that she avoids drama, while Blake prefers to stay silent about her “missed opportunities.”

Did Blake Go Under the Knife?

Blake Lively is one of those stars who looks like she was born flawless. But fans insist — no one’s that perfect without a little help from surgeons, writes The Glow Memo! Comparing photos from her teenage years to Gossip Girl days, the difference is clear. Her nose appears slimmer, her features softer, her face more refined.

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Plastic surgeons — though they haven’t worked with her personally — claim it’s likely a subtle rhinoplasty, perfectly executed. Some even suspect slight eyelid or chin correction to achieve that classic Hollywood symmetry — adds The Glow Memo.

Style Control — Down to the Last Heel Pin

And speaking of perfection — Blake doesn’t just care about beauty but about style! While other celebrities spend fortunes on stylists and consultants, Blake Lively does it all herself. Every red carpet look, every accessory — her own choice, not a stylist’s.

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According to friends, Blake can’t stand when anyone meddles with her image. Every photo, every outfit detail — she personally approves it. And it’s working! Despite all the rumors, Blake Lively remains a true fashion icon — elegant, confident, and unmistakably herself. Whatever gossip swirls around her, one thing’s certain: when Blake steps on a red carpet, the world always stops to look.