Blake Lively’s Resurfaced Interview Sparks Controversy Amid Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively The Shallows

A resurfaced interview with Blake Lively promoting her 2016 film The Shallows is currently making waves online, amid her ongoing legal battle with actor Justin Baldoni.

In the clip, Lively is seen telling the interviewer to remove his shirt after complimenting his attire (telling him to take it off), a moment that has sparked backlash from some viewers, calling out the actress for allegedly making the interviewer feel uncomfortable.

The clip can be found here on TikTok posted by user @newsynuggets_xo. Check out some of the comments from the clip below.

Blake Lively Interview

In the interview, Lively first expressed her admiration for the interviewer’s shirt, jokingly challenging him to take it off. In an unexpected turn, the interviewer complied, removing his shirt on camera, leaving Lively to cheekily explain that it was “only fair” since she had taken her top and shorts off for her role in The Shallows. The moment escalated when the interviewer ended up giving her his shirt, leading to a scene where Lively put it on and continued the conversation while wearing it.

While some viewers have found the exchange playful and humorous, others have taken issue with Lively’s actions, claiming that her behavior was inappropriate and made the interviewer uncomfortable. Critics argue that such moments, even if intended as lighthearted, could perpetuate a culture of unequal power dynamics and potentially create an uncomfortable environment for those involved.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

The resurfaced clip has gained even more attention due to Lively’s ongoing legal issues with Baldoni, further fueling the conversation surrounding her public persona. As the video continues to circulate, opinions are divided on whether the exchange was simply a fun, spontaneous moment or an instance of crossing boundaries.

This controversy highlights how moments from a celebrity’s past can resurface and spark debate, especially when they’re set against the backdrop of current personal challenges.