- Managing chaos: Blake Lively's strategies for navigating turmoil and upset
Misguided effort, unfortunate outcome. That's a fair assessment of the recent promotional strategy for actress Blake Lively's latest film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." Many viewers criticized Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for seemingly minimizing the movie's serious theme of domestic violence through their use of sentimental gifts and romantic ideas, along with suggestions for meals and advertising their personal brand. Following mainly negative feedback, Lively is now publicly addressing the accusations for the first time.
According to a source close to Lively, shared with "People Magazine", Lively was taken aback by the barrage of negative reactions and drama. Her objective was to highlight damaging relationships and domestic violence, with the aim of empowering other women. However, the backlash left her feeling out of control and incredibly exposed, leaving her feeling "extremely vulnerable and uneasy." Consequently, her social media activity has been low key lately.
Blake Lively has supporters
Despite the backlash, Lively shows no signs of backing down altogether. An inside source claims that Lively has already started working on new projects, excited about the projects at hand. Furthermore, Lively has the support of various associates, including her co-star Brandon Sklenar. Sklenar, who portrays Lively's childhood friend in the film, asserts that attacking women who have poured their hearts into the film production due to their strong belief in its message seems disruptive and detracts from the film's essence.
Additionally, Lively can rely on the support of friend Taylor Swift, who may not be publicly advocating for the film, but seems to support Lively in private. According to "Life&Style" magazine, an insider reports that Swift frequently contacts Lively and sends her messages of encouragement, urging her not to let the negativity take hold, as it's normal to experience such incidents with a significant influence.
Sources: People Magazine, Life&Style
Other actors and actresses have expressed solidarity with Blake Lively during this controversial period. For instance, Jennifer Aniston voiced her support, stating that Lively's intentions were noble and should not be judged solely based on the promotional strategy.
Moreover, the cast and crew of Lively's film have banded together to support her, creating a unity that emphasizes their shared purpose in tackling the serious issue of domestic violence through their work.
