Blake Lively’s epic flop of her latest film, It Ends with Us, has left fans—and critics—wondering if her career has, well, ended with this. Blake’s press tour for the film has been nothing short of a disaster. The Gossip Girl star who is known for her charming quips and effortless glamour, has suddenly morphed into a tone-deaf trainwreck. Her attempts at humor during interviews came off as awkward at best and offensive at worst, especially when she bizarrely linked domestic violence—a central theme of the movie—to astrology, fashion, and, of all things, horses.
She’s done a lot of not-so-subtle attempts to promote her various side hustles, including a haircare line and booze brand, while discussing the film. Let’s just say the public didn’t appreciate her entrepreneurial spirit in this particular context, and the backlash has been swift and brutal.
So, what’s a girl to do when her career is in free fall and the public is out for blood? Throw a party, of course! And not just any party—Blake celebrated her 37th birthday at none other than Taylor Swift’s sprawling Rhode Island mansion. Despite the glittering guest list including her husband Ryan Reynolds, NFL star Travis Kelce, and his teammate Patrick Mahomes, along with Patrick’s wife Brittany and 12-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper, there were no public birthday wishes from Blake’s famous friends on social media. Not even from her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars, who are usually quick to gush over each other’s big moments. Looks like even the sisterhood has gone silent in the wake of Blake’s recent controversies.
As if things weren’t bad enough, the public has taken to social media to voice their, shall we say, less-than-flattering opinions about Blake. Comments on her recent Instagram posts range from calling her humor “annoying” to accusing her of being “arrogant” and “conceited.” One particularly harsh critic didn’t hold back, saying, “She’s a bully. Only relevant because of Ryan and Taylor.”
But it’s not just the fans who are unhappy. Rumor has it that Blake herself is deeply affected by the backlash. According to an anonymous insider (because there’s always an anonymous insider), Blake is “saddened by the hate she is getting and is trying not to let it affect her, but it is.” The source added, “She thought this was her moment to shine but is now looking at it like the end of her career. She’s fearing no one will want to work with her after this.”
So, what do you think? Is Blake Lively’s career really over, or is she just going through a rough patch? And will she be able to bounce back from the disaster that was It Ends with Us? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for all the latest celebrity gossip.
