Blake Lively Faces Criticism Over 2016 Comments

Blake Lively is facing renewed backlash for a 2016 interview with reporter Kjersti Flaa, during which Flaa complimented Lively on her 'little bump' referring to her pregnancy, only for Lively to sarcastically return the comment. Flaa, who is infertile, described the interaction as a 'nightmare' that has impacted her confidence in conducting interviews, stating she blamed herself for the awkwardness. Despite Flaa's recent YouTube revelations about the incident, Lively has not issued an apology, which has drawn further criticism from the public. Flaa noted that Lively's response felt like 'mean-girl energy,' making her feel bullied during the interview. The controversy has sparked discussions about accountability in Hollywood, with Flaa suggesting that many celebrities avoid admitting mistakes due to fear of negative repercussions. The incident has overshadowed Lively's recent promotional activities for her new film, 'It Ends With Us.'