Blake Lively Boosts Hollywood Image by Aligning with Salma Hayek

Blake Lively’s decision to align herself with Salma Hayek is a strategic move that could potentially salvage her Hollywood image. The Eternals star, who has been married to businessman François-Henri Pinault for 16 years, is a powerful figure in Hollywood due to her husband’s ownership of CAA, a top talent agency representing numerous A-listers. By associating herself with Hayek, Lively gains access to a powerful network and protection in the industry.

“Hanging out with Salma definitely gives Blake a huge advantage over Justin given how powerful she is because of François,” a source revealed. “No one is going to mess with Salma; she’s untouchable.”

Despite the strategic advantage, the bond between Lively and Hayek is genuine. The two have worked together on projects like Savages and The Hitman’s Bodyguard, showcasing a professional and personal relationship. In 2017, Hayek even posted a photo on Instagram of herself holding Lively and Reynolds’ daughter Inez while cooking dinner, highlighting their friendship beyond work.

In a speech at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon, Hayek praised Lively for her courage and self-assurance. “I still have never met anybody that at such an early stage in their life had such a sense of self, so much courage,” Hayek said. “She knows exactly what she wants and isn’t afraid to stand up to industry bullies.”