Paul Hollywood Shares Friendship With Blake Lively

Paul Hollywood, the judge from The Great British Bake Off, has shared insights into his friendship with actress Blake Lively, who he says occasionally texts him to catch up on family matters with her husband, Ryan Reynolds. In an interview with The Times, Hollywood described Lively and Reynolds as a 'normal family' and expressed admiration for their down-to-earth nature. Their friendship began last year when the couple visited the Bake Off set, where Hollywood enjoyed their company and shared humorous moments on social media. Additionally, Hollywood mentioned other celebrity fans of the show, including Hugh Jackman and Michael J. Fox, while admitting he was unfamiliar with Kylie Jenner, who recently declared her love for Bake Off. The conversation comes amid Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment on set, which has garnered significant media attention. Hollywood's candid remarks highlight the unexpected connections that can form between celebrities, particularly through shared interests like cooking.