Blake Lively Criticized for Offensive Language

Actress Blake Lively is under fire for her use of the term “trannies” in several past interviews, which has resurfaced and sparked outrage among critics. In a recently circulated interview with Elle Magazine, Lively expressed her desire to have daughters, referring to them as “trannies” in the context of passing down her shoe and handbag collection. This revelation has led to a wave of criticism on social media, with many labeling her comments as “awful” and demeaning to the transgender community. The backlash intensified as users highlighted additional instances from the 2000s where Lively employed the term. In a 2009 interview with Allure magazine, she remarked, “I feel like a tranny a lot of the time,” discussing her feelings of being larger than those around her. Furthermore, during an on-screen interview with her former Gossip Girl co-star Leighton Meester, Lively again used the term while dismissing rumors about their cast, stating, “everybody has had like tons of plastic surgery and they’re actually men and trannies.” While some social media users noted that the term was more commonly used in popular culture without the same derogatory implications in the past, the current context has led to significant backlash. As of now, Lively has not publicly addressed the criticism surrounding her past remarks. The incident highlights the evolving conversation around language and its impact on marginalized communities.