Blake Lively Faces Backlash Over 'Uncomfortable' 2016 Interview, Source Blasts Journalist's 'Rude Statement' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

On Saturday, Aug. 10, Norwegian reporterKjersti Flaauploaded a 4-minute interview with Lively to YouTube, titled “The Blake Lively interview that made me want to quit my job.”

The viral video, which has since garnered over 900,000 views as of Aug. 15, shows Lively, now 36, andCafé SocietycostarParker Posey, now 55, speaking with Flaa for a discussion on theWoody Allenfilm back in 2016.

After Lively and Posey had a side-chat about “lovely lady lumps,” the reporter told the pair she thought the film was “visually amazing," before asking about the their costumes. “Did you guys like wearing those clothes?” Flaa asked.

Kjersti Flaa, Blake Lively.Kjersti Flaa/Youtube

Kjersti Flaa/Youtube

“It’s truly such a rude statement. She is pregnant with a child,” they add. “If you feel the need to acknowledge that she’s pregnant, at least do it respectfully.”

Since uploading the interview, Flaa shared a message with her followers on her Instagram Story on Wednesday, Aug. 14: “Thank you to all you wonderful people out there who have sent me so many messages with support after I posted this interview. I am truly touched ❤️.”

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Blake Lively attends the “It Ends With Us” New York Premiere on Aug. 6, 2024.Cindy Ord/Getty

Cindy Ord/Getty

The resurfaced interview comes amid rumors of a rift between Lively and herIt Ends With Uscostar and directorJustin Baldoni. The project marks Lively’s first starring film role in four years, and she also served as producer on the film. Baldoni did most of his press solo ahead of the release of the film and posed with his wife and away from the rest of the cast during the film’s New York premiere on Aug. 6. Baldoni hassince hiredcrisis public relations manager Melissa Nathan of The Agency Group amid reports of his alleged behavior on set.

source: people.com