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Post by Bridget in MD on Aug 18, 2024 14:05:29 GMT
There appears to be 2 dramas, actually. I tried to piece it together, but keep getting sucked in and not find my way back LOL. I don't really know her work. I think I've seen the Travelling Pants movie, and maybe one where she goes back in time? I know she is married to Ryan REynolds (who I think is fun), and is supposedly besties with Taylor Swift - now speculation is coming that TS is going to distance herself from this "mean girl" but who knows.
1. Her new movie, It Ends With Us, she is promoting as a rom-com, but it actually deals with DV. I think she has beef with the director or co-star Justin Baldoni? She is just now starting to post things such as help lines for DV, etc.
2. I think this is the timeline, but I am not sure: She gave an interview about the movie, and someone asked if someone wanted to connect with her, how would they do it? and she shot back about sharing her location on google maps, or something? It was super snarky. THEN an interview she gave about 10 years ago was released. She was pg and the journalist started the interview congratulating her about her "little bump" and BL shot back "congrats on your little bump" (the journalist was not PG and actually infertile...) and then proceeded to not look at the journalist and really only talk to Park Posey, who was sitting in the same interview (I have no idea what movie this was for). That interview was released by the journalist, and supposedly BL is mortified, BUT it kind shows a pattern of what a bitch she is.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 18, 2024 14:14:40 GMT
I don’t think she is a bitch at all. She’s a woman speaking up for herself.
Pulling up an interview from 10 years ago? That’s just malicious. Could she have handled it differently? Yes. I hear her and the director Justin baldoni did not get along. She felt he fat shamed her. She wanted the film to go a different direction. Doesn’t sound like the author was too upset with that idea. Sounds like the rest of the cast also distanced themselves from the director also
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Post by smasonnc on Aug 18, 2024 14:15:56 GMT
I have always been glad that every stupid thing I said wasn’t viral on the internet. She may be a nasty piece of work or trolls are trying to make her look like one.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Aug 18, 2024 14:21:03 GMT
I don’t think I have seen anything she is in, but rumors have been around forever about what a mean person she is. She is generally awful in interviews and gives off I’m better than anyone here vibes. Kind of odd since Ryan Reynolds has a reputation for being such a wonderfully kind person.
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Post by Tearisci on Aug 18, 2024 14:24:03 GMT
It's weird the way she's promoting the movie which deals with DV, as a fun night out for the girls. Tone deaf much?
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Post by pinklady on Aug 18, 2024 14:31:21 GMT
I have not seen the movie but I hate that she is being forced to promote a movie the way the public expects her to. I got the impression that while domestic violence is part of the movie, Blake was looking at it and promoting it from the perspective of a strong woman finding herself. Again, I haven’t see the movie.
As far as the old interview, Blake and Ryan are notoriously private about their personal lives. I’m willing to bet the interviewer was told by her publicist not to ask personal questions. Instead the interviewer congratulated her trying to get her to open up.
I also think this is the typical she’s a bitch rather than a strong woman with boundaries situation. Unless someone can point me to 20 different stories of her being “a bitch”, I don’t buy it.
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Post by paget on Aug 18, 2024 14:36:11 GMT
I’m glad one moment in time from 10 years ago isn’t pulled up about me. I like Blake (what I’ve seen of her and it’s a lot since at some point algorithms kept showing me her). The marketing of the movie is a bit odd- maybe she felt people wouldn’t be as likely to see it if it focused heavily on DV and they thought getting people there for the message was better? I have no idea. But that’s kind of the point - I have no idea of any of it. And looks like right now the media wants us to think Blake is a monster for clicks, etc. my feeling is she’s probably just human with a few questionable choices and moments just like anyone. I’ll still see the movie and have no ill feelings towards Blake.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Aug 18, 2024 14:36:57 GMT
I have not seen the movie but I hate that she is being forced to promote a movie the way the public expects her to. I got the impression that while domestic violence is part of the movie, Blake was looking at it and promoting it from the perspective of a strong woman finding herself. Again, I haven’t see the movie. As far as the old interview, Blake and Ryan are notoriously private about their personal lives. I’m willing to bet the interviewer was told by her publicist not to ask personal questions. Instead the interviewer congratulated her trying to get her to open up. I also think this is the typical she’s a bitch rather than a strong woman with boundaries situation. Unless someone can point me to 20 different stories of her being “a bitch”, I don’t buy it. She had already confirmed her pregnancy at the time of the interview. She is a public figure, private or not, everyone knew she was pregnant. She could have easily deflected another way. Belittling someone else’s body is a terrible way to behave, period. She also said Woody Allen was empowering to women. There are a ton of different stories about her being a bitch. Sorry I don’t have sources to back it up, they all come from various articles I have read on the internet and in magazines over the years. She has been around awhile, and as long as she has been famous there have been articles about her being a snot. |
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Post by worrywart on Aug 18, 2024 14:41:34 GMT
I don't know her and she may or may not be a nasty person...however regarding the 10 year old interview, don't be in the spotlight and agree to an interview if you can't take high road. Congratulating someone on their 'bump' is not mean spirited - why strike back like that?
On the other hand, if she had apologized to the reporter afterwards or later then the reporter should put out a statement detailing that fact.
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Post by Zee on Aug 18, 2024 15:06:12 GMT
It's a real stretch to call this "drama", IMO. Anyone who can stand being married to Ryan Reynolds is a hero in my book.
Not that he doesn't seem like a nice guy, but does he ever shut up?
He'd be a lot higher on my list if I was not a hearing woman.
I recently saw a clip of a little speech she made about what a great husband and dad he is. It was really sweet. I'm sure, like all of us, she's human and not just "a bitch" because she didn't care for a comment about her "little bump" or because she doesn't like the director of one of her films.
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Post by Texas Scrap on Aug 18, 2024 15:10:28 GMT
There is a lot of chat about this on Threads. I have not read the book or seen the movie, but it appears that people went after the director at first for being a jerk to her. Then the tide turned and people have been outing Blake as the issue.
The part that I am sensitive to are the DV victims out there who seem to be weighing in with the opinion that Blake did not do her due diligence in researching this part before playing it and there is a sense that her acting in the movie and her talking about it in the publicity is tone deaf. Who knows where the truth lies, but I do think any movie dealing with a topic like DV needs to tread lightly and intentionally.
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Post by Rhondito on Aug 18, 2024 15:18:14 GMT
I have always been glad that every stupid thing I said wasn’t viral on the internet. She may be a nasty piece of work or trolls are trying to make her look like one.or the crisis PR manager Baldoni hired last week is doing a very good job. |
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Aug 18, 2024 15:38:12 GMT
I am not familiar with her.
I have read several social media and message board discussions about her, and viewed the interview clip.
She comes across as arrogant, rude and mean girl.
Tone and body language, speak volumes about ones persona and character.
One can be a strong, stand up for yourself woman (and stand up for other women).....without being arrogant, rude and exhibiting mean girl behavior.
If one chooses to enter into a profession, in which >> publicity, interviews, a public following, limelight, etc... is a part of the territory and overall package.
Anyone choosing a profession or duty that is typically known to be lived in the "public eye", then that person should learn how to conduct themselves politely, with kindness and grace, and practice good social skills.
When it comes to interviews....she should learn to practice the old theory of >> "if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all".
The reporters-interviewers comment was polite and sincere....Miss Lively could have simply said "thank you, we are so blessed".
Dredging up video clips of someone's behavior from the past, isn't wrong.....it shows past history and evidence of behavior.
Miss Lively could use some public relations guidance and counseling.
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Post by gina on Aug 18, 2024 16:31:32 GMT
Some how my IG feed turned into this earlier this morning. Watch *one* reel and bam - it overtakes everything.
I actually quite disliked this book so I have no plans to watch the movie.
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Post by pinklady on Aug 18, 2024 17:05:46 GMT
I am not familiar with her. I have read several social media and message board discussions about her, and viewed the interview clip. She comes across as arrogant, rude and mean girl. Tone and body language, speak volumes about ones persona and character. One can be a strong, stand up for yourself woman (and stand up for other women).....without being arrogant, rude and exhibiting mean girl behavior. If one chooses to enter into a profession, in which >> publicity, interviews, a public following, limelight, etc... is a part of the territory and overall package. Anyone choosing a profession or duty that is typically known to be lived in the "public eye", then that person should learn how to conduct themselves politely, with kindness and grace, and practice good social skills. When it comes to interviews....she should learn to practice the old theory of >> "if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all". The reporters-interviewers comment was polite and sincere....Miss Lively could have simply said "thank you, we are so blessed". Dredging up video clips of someone's behavior from the past, isn't wrong.....it shows past history and evidence of behavior. Miss Lively could use some public relations guidance and counseling. Genuinely curious, why did you choose to address her as Miss Lively instead of Mrs. Reynolds? |
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Post by valincal on Aug 18, 2024 17:40:51 GMT
I actually quite disliked this book so I have no plans to watch the movie. She has quite the following, but her books are terrible IMO. I don’t really have an opinion on Blake Lively one way or the other having not seen her acting or interviewed or anything. It seems her team came out with bad publicity for the actor/Director and now his publicity team is striking back. The truth probably lies somewhere in between both of those extremes. |
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Post by melanell on Aug 18, 2024 18:16:46 GMT
I am not familiar with her. I have read several social media and message board discussions about her, and viewed the interview clip. She comes across as arrogant, rude and mean girl. Tone and body language, speak volumes about ones persona and character. One can be a strong, stand up for yourself woman (and stand up for other women).....without being arrogant, rude and exhibiting mean girl behavior. If one chooses to enter into a profession, in which >> publicity, interviews, a public following, limelight, etc... is a part of the territory and overall package. Anyone choosing a profession or duty that is typically known to be lived in the "public eye", then that person should learn how to conduct themselves politely, with kindness and grace, and practice good social skills. When it comes to interviews....she should learn to practice the old theory of >> "if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all". The reporters-interviewers comment was polite and sincere....Miss Lively could have simply said "thank you, we are so blessed". Dredging up video clips of someone's behavior from the past, isn't wrong.....it shows past history and evidence of behavior. Miss Lively could use some public relations guidance and counseling. Genuinely curious, why did you choose to address her as Miss Lively instead of Mrs. Reynolds? Doesn't she go by Lively? I don't pay a bit much attention to Hollywood and its stars, so I didn't even know she was married at all, never mind who she was married to. But I do see/hear the names of stars in ads, article titles, etc., and I've don't think I've ever seen her called by "Reynolds" at any point. |
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Post by Zee on Aug 18, 2024 18:20:57 GMT
I am not familiar with her. I have read several social media and message board discussions about her, and viewed the interview clip. She comes across as arrogant, rude and mean girl. Tone and body language, speak volumes about ones persona and character. One can be a strong, stand up for yourself woman (and stand up for other women).....without being arrogant, rude and exhibiting mean girl behavior. If one chooses to enter into a profession, in which >> publicity, interviews, a public following, limelight, etc... is a part of the territory and overall package. Anyone choosing a profession or duty that is typically known to be lived in the "public eye", then that person should learn how to conduct themselves politely, with kindness and grace, and practice good social skills. When it comes to interviews....she should learn to practice the old theory of >> "if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all". The reporters-interviewers comment was polite and sincere....Miss Lively could have simply said "thank you, we are so blessed". Dredging up video clips of someone's behavior from the past, isn't wrong.....it shows past history and evidence of behavior. Miss Lively could use some public relations guidance and counseling. Genuinely curious, why did you choose to address her as Miss Lively instead of Mrs. Reynolds? Not going to answer for this poster, but Blake Lively is her name, not Blake Reynolds. I'm another who kept her maiden name and I find it annoying to be addressed as "Mrs Husbandlastname", in particular when people know that's not my name. |
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Post by peasquared on Aug 18, 2024 18:26:23 GMT
I think they will do anything to drum up PR for the movie.
I like Blake. She has a sense of humor that most probably don't get. I think the fact that the entire cast and author have distanced themselves from Justin should be very telling.
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Post by bethany102399 on Aug 18, 2024 18:26:41 GMT
The part that I am sensitive to are the DV victims out there who seem to be weighing in with the opinion that Blake did not do her due diligence in researching this part before playing it and there is a sense that her acting in the movie and her talking about it in the publicity is tone deaf. Who knows where the truth lies, but I do think any movie dealing with a topic like DV needs to tread lightly and intentionally. I tend to agree with this. She did a film on DV, and is promoting that film as a girls night out fun time. One of these things is not like the other. If you take on a role dealing with DV, then respect the subject matter. I've also read that she did not get along with the director/lead. |
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Post by disneypal on Aug 18, 2024 19:02:59 GMT
I did see the old interview recently and thought she was such a snot to the interviewer. The interviewer said she almost quit the business after it. One question the interviewer asked had something to do with wearing designer clothes to award shows or something like that and she totally ignored her and looked at Parker Posey and said "Would they ask a man about designer clothes?" She was so rude to her.
I'm not all that familiar with her work either, but lately she is coming across as a "mean girl"
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Post by Zee on Aug 18, 2024 19:17:35 GMT
I did see the old interview recently and thought she was such a snot to the interviewer. The interviewer said she almost quit the business after it. One question the interviewer asked had something to do with wearing designer clothes to award shows or something like that and she totally ignored her and looked at Parker Posey and said "Would they ask a man about designer clothes?" She was so rude to her. I'm not all that familiar with her work either, but lately she is coming across as a "mean girl" Wow that interviewer better grow a pair of ovaries, tout suite. |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Aug 18, 2024 19:24:46 GMT
I did see the old interview recently and thought she was such a snot to the interviewer. The interviewer said she almost quit the business after it. One question the interviewer asked had something to do with wearing designer clothes to award shows or something like that and she totally ignored her and looked at Parker Posey and said "Would they ask a man about designer clothes?" She was so rude to her. I'm not all that familiar with her work either, but lately she is coming across as a "mean girl" Wow that interviewer better grow a pair of ovaries, tout suite. From what I understand, the journalist is actually infertile, so when BL shot back "congrats on YOUR little bump" it was especially hurtful... BL would have had no idea but even if the journalist wasn't having that issue, why not just say, "thanks" and move on? My .02: It was a bizarre response to the journalist's way to start the convo... and then to completely ignore the journalist or make fun of the questions asked, it gave off total mean girl vibes. I never watched Gossip Girl, but apparently there were message boards at the time where her behavior was widely reported with people who worked with the show. |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Aug 18, 2024 19:28:37 GMT
I am not familiar with her. I have read several social media and message board discussions about her, and viewed the interview clip. She comes across as arrogant, rude and mean girl. Tone and body language, speak volumes about ones persona and character. One can be a strong, stand up for yourself woman (and stand up for other women).....without being arrogant, rude and exhibiting mean girl behavior. If one chooses to enter into a profession, in which >> publicity, interviews, a public following, limelight, etc... is a part of the territory and overall package. Anyone choosing a profession or duty that is typically known to be lived in the "public eye", then that person should learn how to conduct themselves politely, with kindness and grace, and practice good social skills. When it comes to interviews....she should learn to practice the old theory of >> "if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all". The reporters-interviewers comment was polite and sincere....Miss Lively could have simply said "thank you, we are so blessed". Dredging up video clips of someone's behavior from the past, isn't wrong.....it shows past history and evidence of behavior. Miss Lively could use some public relations guidance and counseling. This is kind of where I sit... I never watched Gossip Girl, I think I've watched a couple of her movies (not this latest one) and I have ALWAYS loved to watch what she wears for events, like the MetGala... so I was surprised to hear that she was a mean girl. Also, people seem to really love or really hate the author of this book!!! I didn't know that either. The only book I read by her is Verity which was wild... and supposedly nothing like what she normally writes! |
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Post by Zee on Aug 18, 2024 21:43:23 GMT
Wow that interviewer better grow a pair of ovaries, tout suite. From what I understand, the journalist is actually infertile, so when BL shot back "congrats on YOUR little bump" it was especially hurtful... BL would have had no idea but even if the journalist wasn't having that issue, why not just say, "thanks" and move on? My .02: It was a bizarre response to the journalist's way to start the convo... and then to completely ignore the journalist or make fun of the questions asked, it gave off total mean girl vibes. I never watched Gossip Girl, but apparently there were message boards at the time where her behavior was widely reported with people who worked with the show. This is hardly something I'm going to hold against her ten years later. I also don't care one bit about the journalist being infertile in this context. She could have left it alone if she was going to be sensitive about it. She's a journalist, and this wasn't coming from her therapist. Unmoved, next. |
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Post by hop2 on Aug 18, 2024 22:44:26 GMT
There appears to be 2 dramas, actually. I tried to piece it together, but keep getting sucked in and not find my way back LOL. I don't really know her work. I think I've seen the Travelling Pants movie, and maybe one where she goes back in time? I know she is married to Ryan REynolds (who I think is fun), and is supposedly besties with Taylor Swift - now speculation is coming that TS is going to distance herself from this "mean girl" but who knows. 1. Her new movie, It Ends With Us, she is promoting as a rom-com, but it actually deals with DV. I think she has beef with the director or co-star Justin Baldoni? She is just now starting to post things such as help lines for DV, etc. 2. I think this is the timeline, but I am not sure: She gave an interview about the movie, and someone asked if someone wanted to connect with her, how would they do it? and she shot back about sharing her location on google maps, or something? It was super snarky. THEN an interview she gave about 10 years ago was released. She was pg and the journalist started the interview congratulating her about her "little bump" and BL shot back "congrats on your little bump" (the journalist was not PG and actually infertile...) and then proceeded to not look at the journalist and really only talk to Park Posey, who was sitting in the same interview (I have no idea what movie this was for). That interview was released by the journalist, and supposedly BL is mortified, BUT it kind shows a pattern of what a bitch she is. I do not think she is a bitch in this instance. If the reporter is going to ask personal questions during a movie promotion interview then the reporter has be open to that same question as a response. I think it was fine. And I’m tired of people asking women inappropriate personal questions in professional interviews - if you wouldn’t ask a man promoting the movie the question - then think twice before asking a woman. I think returning the same question is a fair response to the question, if it was a touchy subject for the reporter then she shouldn’t have brought it up. I do not know Blake lively I guess I’ve probably seen her work but can’t think of it right now. I’m not defending her specifically just defending women in that profession in general who get asked the stupidest questions and vilified if they didn’t want to answer. The reporter is a bit of a bitch to publicize it now trying to call Lively a bitch. That interview was filled with stupid inappropriate questions and the reporter brought on the comment herself. Did lively even have anyway to know the reporter struggled with fertility? I’m tired of the whole asking women stupid questions and calling it journalism. Ask stupid questions get stupid answers. Reporter herself looks bad for dragging that up. Whatever is going on with TS I have no idea |
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Post by Lurkingpea on Aug 18, 2024 23:26:29 GMT
Some how my IG feed turned into this earlier this morning. Watch *one* reel and bam - it overtakes everything. I actually quite disliked this book so I have no plans to watch the movie. Side note. I cannot believe how many people like Colleen Hoover's books. She makes the Twilight series look like great literature. |
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Aug 18, 2024 23:35:32 GMT
I am not familiar with her. I have read several social media and message board discussions about her, and viewed the interview clip. She comes across as arrogant, rude and mean girl. Tone and body language, speak volumes about ones persona and character. One can be a strong, stand up for yourself woman (and stand up for other women).....without being arrogant, rude and exhibiting mean girl behavior. If one chooses to enter into a profession, in which >> publicity, interviews, a public following, limelight, etc... is a part of the territory and overall package. Anyone choosing a profession or duty that is typically known to be lived in the "public eye", then that person should learn how to conduct themselves politely, with kindness and grace, and practice good social skills. When it comes to interviews....she should learn to practice the old theory of >> "if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all". The reporters-interviewers comment was polite and sincere....Miss Lively could have simply said "thank you, we are so blessed". Dredging up video clips of someone's behavior from the past, isn't wrong.....it shows past history and evidence of behavior. Miss Lively could use some public relations guidance and counseling. Genuinely curious, why did you choose to address her as Miss Lively instead of Mrs. Reynolds? Is she married? If so, I didn't know.....nor would I know the name of who she is married to. |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Aug 18, 2024 23:53:59 GMT
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Post by Bridget in MD on Aug 18, 2024 23:58:01 GMT
There appears to be 2 dramas, actually. I tried to piece it together, but keep getting sucked in and not find my way back LOL. I don't really know her work. I think I've seen the Travelling Pants movie, and maybe one where she goes back in time? I know she is married to Ryan REynolds (who I think is fun), and is supposedly besties with Taylor Swift - now speculation is coming that TS is going to distance herself from this "mean girl" but who knows. 1. Her new movie, It Ends With Us, she is promoting as a rom-com, but it actually deals with DV. I think she has beef with the director or co-star Justin Baldoni? She is just now starting to post things such as help lines for DV, etc. 2. I think this is the timeline, but I am not sure: She gave an interview about the movie, and someone asked if someone wanted to connect with her, how would they do it? and she shot back about sharing her location on google maps, or something? It was super snarky. THEN an interview she gave about 10 years ago was released. She was pg and the journalist started the interview congratulating her about her "little bump" and BL shot back "congrats on your little bump" (the journalist was not PG and actually infertile...) and then proceeded to not look at the journalist and really only talk to Park Posey, who was sitting in the same interview (I have no idea what movie this was for). That interview was released by the journalist, and supposedly BL is mortified, BUT it kind shows a pattern of what a bitch she is. I do not think she is a bitch in this instance. If the reporter is going to ask personal questions during a movie promotion interview then the reporter has be open to that same question as a response. I think it was fine. And I’m tired of people asking women inappropriate personal questions in professional interviews - if you wouldn’t ask a man promoting the movie the question - then think twice before asking a woman. I think returning the same question is a fair response to the question, if it was a touchy subject for the reporter then she shouldn’t have brought it up. I do not know Blake lively I guess I’ve probably seen her work but can’t think of it right now. I’m not defending her specifically just defending women in that profession in general who get asked the stupidest questions and vilified if they didn’t want to answer. The reporter is a bit of a bitch to publicize it now trying to call Lively a bitch. That interview was filled with stupid inappropriate questions and the reporter brought on the comment herself. Did lively even have anyway to know the reporter struggled with fertility? I’m tired of the whole asking women stupid questions and calling it journalism. Ask stupid questions get stupid answers. Reporter herself looks bad for dragging that up. Whatever is going on with TS I have no idea I called BL a bitch. The reporter hasn't (that I know of) and she also doesn’t seem to know why congratulating BL on her bump was offensive. I just posted a link from TT where the reporter is addressing why she uploaded it now and she seems unphased by it. |
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