Blake Lively Reacts to Reporter About Penn Badgley

Blake Lively, known for her role in "Gossip Girl," recently found herself in the spotlight for a series of controversial remarks and incidents. During a 2008 interview with New York magazine, Lively made headlines when she dismissed questions about her then-rumored boyfriend, Penn Badgley, after discussing her upcoming film, "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee." Her sharp retort, “I thought this was New York magazine. I thought you were supposed to be classy,” highlighted her discomfort with the media's intrusion into her personal life. In more recent developments, Lively has been criticized for alleged comments made by actor-director Justin Baldoni on the set of their project. Reports surfaced that Baldoni inquired about Lively's weight before a scene where he had to lift her, citing a previous back injury. Sources indicated that Lively felt "bothered" and body-shamed by the inquiry, especially after giving birth to her fourth child shortly before filming began. Tensions reportedly arose between the two over a kissing scene that Lively believed was excessively prolonged. Additionally, Lively has faced renewed scrutiny for using a transgender slur in past interviews, prompting backlash from fans and advocates. Kjersti Flaa, a reporter who covered Lively, expressed her distress over the actress's comments, revealing that they struck a personal chord due to her own struggles with infertility. Flaa described the experience as painful, stating, “To me that comment was like a bullet.” As the conversation around Lively's past continues, the actress has yet to publicly address these controversies.