Entertainment journalist Kjersti Flaa has made shocking allegations against Blake Lively, claiming a 2016 interview with the actress left her “traumatized.”
Talk to Page six On Monday, Flaa recalled the now-viral session for the film Coffee Companywhere she says Gossip Girl The star responded after being congratulated on her pregnancy.
According to Flaa, when she mentioned Lively’s “little belly,” the actress awkwardly replied, “Congratulations on your little belly,” even though the journalist was not pregnant.
The situation reportedly went from bad to worse when Flaa tried to steer the conversation toward the film’s period costumes.
Lively seemingly took issue with the question, asking if male actors would be asked about their clothing, before turning to her co-star Parker Posey to begin a private conversation.
Flaa says she sat in silence while the two actresses ignored her, an experience she described as feeling like they were ganging up on her.
“I was just in shock,” Flaa admitted, explaining that she felt unable to respond or leave the room for fear of being blacklisted by powerful Hollywood publicists.
She highlighted the intense “power dynamic” at play when traveling with stars, noting that journalists often have to accept poor treatment just to protect their future career opportunities.
For Flaa, the frustration was heightened by being expected to take the high road while being treated with what she saw as open hostility.
The reappearance of this interview comes amid a turbulent time for Lively, who recently settled a high-profile legal battle with her. It ends with us co-star Justin Baldoni.
Flaa was actually subpoenaed in connection with the case, which saw Lively sue Baldoni for sexual harassment and respond with a $400 million countersuit for defamation.
Although the case was settled last Monday without any money changing hands, Flaa noted that she was “looking forward to doing everything” if she had been called to testify.
Ultimately, the journalist believes that a simple apology from Lively over the years could have changed everything.
