Problematic slurs resurface in multiple interviews.
Blake Lively is back in hot water, and this time, it’s for a series of resurfaced interviews where she repeatedly used a slur aimed at the transgender community.
The casual nature of her comments in the 2000s underscores a bigger problem with Hollywood stars – outdated language that now feels deeply out of touch.
But Blake Lively’s career hasn’t always been in such turbulent waters.
Blake Lively’s rise to stardom highlighted.
She first burst onto the scene with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, but it was Gossip Girl that launched her into international stardom.
Lively, once Hollywood’s golden girl, won over fans with her charm and effortless beauty, portraying the iconic Serena van der Woodsen.
Beyond TV, she transitioned smoothly into film with roles in The Age of Adaline, A Simple Favor, and the Deadpool franchise, earning her a steady fanbase.
Blake’s marriage to Ryan Reynolds in the spotlight.
Off-screen, Lively’s personal life became as much of a media focus as her roles, particularly her high-profile marriage to actor Ryan Reynolds.
The couple’s witty banter and seemingly perfect relationship cemented them as Hollywood’s power couple, dominating headlines with their playful social media interactions.
Yet, despite her poised public image, cracks in Lively’s seemingly flawless persona have begun to show.
Ongoing criticism during It Ends With Us press tour.
Most recently, Lively has faced mounting criticism during her press tour for It Ends With Us, where she stars in a film centered on domestic violence.
Fans have slammed her for focusing more on her haircare line, Blake Brown Beauty, and her floral-inspired fashion looks rather than addressing the movie’s heavy subject matter.
And if that wasn’t enough, rumors of a feud with her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, have only fueled more speculation about Lively’s alleged “mean girl” behavior.
Reports of tense interactions on set, combined with whispers of diva demands, have started to taint her image.
Adding more fuel to the fire are multiple instances where Lively’s behavior in interviews has been called into question.
Controversial comments from 2012 interview resurfaces.
The “It Ends With Us” star’s controversial remarks have sparked heated reactions online, especially after a specific quote from a 2012 interview with Elle magazine was unearthed.
Social media users have been quick to pounce, reigniting old flames from comments that Lively made about her hopes for future children.
“Sometimes I’ll be going about my day and then I’ll remember when Blake Lively said this,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter), alongside the now-infamous quote.
The 2012 quote that sparked outrage exposed.
The quote in question? Lively told Elle, “I hope to have a few girls one day. If not girls, they better be trannies. Because I have some amazing shoes and bags and stories that need to be appreciated.”
Her words have resurfaced like a bad penny, leaving the internet in an uproar, with many pointing out the use of the word “tranny” – a term widely considered derogatory by the LGBTQ+ community today.
Backlash for use of trans slur ensues.
GLAAD, the organization known for its work on LGBTQ+ issues, has long deemed the term defamatory and harmful, and it didn’t take long for the backlash to pour in.
“You just blew up the whole smear campaign with this one,” one outraged user commented, expressing disbelief over Lively’s comment.
Another person added sarcastically, “Not Lady Deadpool,” a nod to Lively’s past film roles and a subtle dig at her seemingly problematic past.
But this wasn’t the first time Blake Lively had found herself in a similar predicament.
2009 interview raises red flags.
In fact, a 2009 interview with Allure magazine had fans raising their eyebrows long before this most recent scandal.
During the interview, Lively opened up about her insecurities on the set of Gossip Girl, and once again, her choice of words was problematic.
“I feel like a tranny a lot of the time,” she said, referring to her height and the costumes she wore on set.
“I don’t know, I’m… large? They put me in six-inch heels, and I tower over every man,” she added, seemingly unaware of the insensitivity of her language.
Lively elaborated that her height and body type made her feel out of place, saying, “I’ve got this long hair and lots of clothes and makeup on. I just feel really big a lot of the time.”
Third incident in 2008 interview explained.
And if you thought that was all, think again. Lively once again used the slur during a 2008 interview with Nylon, this time while addressing rumors of a feud with co-star Leighton Meester.
Laughing off tabloid speculation, she said, “You read the gossip magazines and everybody is dating everyone, everybody hates everyone, everybody’s had tons of plastic surgery and we’re actually men and trannies.”
With mounting criticism from various fronts, one question lingers: Can Blake Lively step up and put this PR nightmare behind her, or is this the beginning of a career reckoning?
Only time will tell.