Blake Lively Faces Criticism for Joke

Blake Lively is facing significant backlash after a resurfaced clip from a panel discussion shows her making a cruel joke about her 'Gossip Girl' co-star Leighton Meester, who was born while her mother was incarcerated. In the clip, Lively remarked, 'Well, some of us started in a cage,' while gesturing towards Meester, prompting an uncomfortable reaction from the audience. Social media users have criticized Lively for the insensitivity of her joke, with many describing her behavior as 'mean' and 'cold-blooded.' This controversy comes at a tumultuous time for Lively, as she is also involved in a legal dispute with 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni, whom she has accused of sexual harassment. The resurfacing of the joke has reignited discussions about the dynamics between Lively and Meester, who were reportedly not as close off-screen as their characters were on the show. Overall, the incident highlights the fine line between humor and insensitivity, particularly in the context of personal and painful histories.