Key Takeaways:
– An older interview with Blake Lively has resurfaced showing, in the reporter's eyes, unprofessional behavior.
– Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa made claims against Lively, stating she was ignored during the interview.
– Comments from Lively during the interview were seen as dismissive by Flaa.
– The incident has led to an outpouring of adjectives like ‘toxic' to describe Lively's behavior during the interview.
– Many internet users have supported Flaa and her claims, encouraging the stand against such behavior from celebrities.
Popular actress Blake Lively has recently been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. She's come under fire for her alleged ‘toxic behavior', highlighted in an old interview with Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa during the promotion of her 2016 movie, ‘Cafe Society'.
Flaa Unearths an Old Interview
In the age-old interview, Flaa recalls feeling dismissed and ignored by Lively as the actress appeared more interested in conversing with her co-star, Parker Posey. She even referred to a moment when she congratulated a then-pregnant Lively on her ‘bump', and was met with an unappreciative response. Despite efforts to steer the conversation and ask questions, Flaa claims that Lively primarily engaged with Posey, making the professional interview feel uncomfortably informal. This encounter was shared by Flaa on YouTube recently, shedding light on Lively's behavior.
Blake Lively Faces Further Criticisms
As if the resurfacing of this encounter were not enough, Flaa also revealed that she was not the only interviewer to have a less than ideal experience with Lively. Flaa, treading a controversial path, admitted in a follow-up clip that she kept quiet for a long period due to fears of jeopardizing her career given Lively's celebrity status. She further stated that other individuals have come forward with similar complaints against the ‘Age of Adaline' actress, but are still unwilling to publicly share their experiences out of fear for their careers.
Fans Call Out Blake Lively's Alleged Toxic Behavior
The netizens, or the internet users, have responded strongly to these revelations. Many of them, using the YouTube comment section, urged for celebrities like Lively to be treated as regular individuals and held accountable for their actions. Some comments demanded an end to the perceived ‘superior' behavior of celebrities, whilst others lauded Flaa for speaking up about her experience.
An example is a comment from user @maryann7941, who wrote, “We need to start normalizing treating celebrities like normal people!! They shouldn't have the power to ruin someone's job because of their own behavior.” This statement embodies the outcry of fans who feel that an interviewer's career shouldn't suffer due to the whims of the person they're interviewing.
The Fallout of the Interview
This social media debacle has led to increased scrutiny of Blake Lively, with fans expressing disappointment and even anger. The fact that Flaa claims more similar stories are being silenced out of fear further inflames the situation. It looks like Lively will have more to do than just simply apologize to win back her fans.
Indeed, if true, this incident is a clear example of how celebrity status shouldn't provide immunity against scrutiny or accountability. Instead, it should be a platform for setting the right behavior within the industry and outside of it. After all, everyone, including celebrities, should be held to the same social standards, especially in a professional setup. Such behavior should not be accepted as ordinary. Instead, it should prompt serious consideration of how we can foster a culture that encourages proper behavior, irrespective of one's status.
