Megyn Kelly didn’t hold back when sharing her thoughts on Blake Lively during the Time100 gala in New York City. Speaking to reporters, Kelly criticized Lively’s inclusion on Time’s Most Influential People list, attributing it to her celebrity status rather than her impact.
Addressing Lively’s accusations against her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni, Kelly labeled them as “fake Me Too allegations.” She spent a significant amount of time discussing the Lively-Baldoni case on the red carpet, even offering advice to Lively’s close friend Taylor Swift.
Referring to a text message from Lively where she called Swift her “dragon,” likening her to the powerful Khaleesi from “Game of Thrones,” Kelly urged Swift to speak out about the situation. However, she noted that Swift seemed to be distancing herself from the controversy.
At the gala, Lively attended with her husband Ryan Reynolds and her mother Willie Elain McAlpin, whom she honored with a heartfelt speech. Lively recounted a harrowing experience where McAlpin survived an attack on her life before Lively was born, crediting her mother’s resilience to the strength she found in hearing another woman’s story on the radio.
The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni escalated, with Lively suing Baldoni, his publicists, and the producers of “It Ends With Us” for allegedly launching a smear campaign against her after she reported sexual harassment on set. In turn, Baldoni filed a lawsuit against Lively and Reynolds, claiming they tried to ruin his career with false accusations.
The evening was filled with tension and drama as Kelly’s candid remarks and Lively’s personal revelations took center stage. The ongoing feud between Lively and Baldoni added another layer of complexity to the event, showcasing the power dynamics and controversies within the entertainment industry.
