Blake Lively's Met Gala Stunt: A 'Delusional' Move to Distract from Legal Drama?

“Mind-blowing,” that’s how journalist Kjersti Flaa described Blake Lively’s audacious Met Gala appearance just hours after settling her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. Flaa, whose infamous 2016 interview with Lively resurfaced in 2024, believes the actress is playing a dangerous game of internet manipulation.

“She wanted to flood the internet with her Met Gala stories and drown out all the negative press,” Flaa told an outlet, suggesting that Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds are masters at crafting a narrative that paints them in a favorable light.

“The audacity! Standing there in that dress, saying, ‘Hey, look at me!’” Flaa exclaimed, clearly taken aback by Lively’s boldness. “It says a lot about her character.”

At 38, Lively seems to be living in a bubble, according to Flaa. “She cannot fathom that people don’t like her. For her, this is an orchestrated smear campaign, and she genuinely believes she’s beloved,” Flaa added, labeling the actress as “so delusional.”

Flashback to 2016: Flaa congratulated Lively on her second pregnancy, only to be met with a snarky retort about her own “little bump.” That moment went viral, and when it resurfaced years later, Flaa admitted it made her want to quit journalism. “She never even apologized for that comment,” she lamented.

Last month, Lively’s legal team attempted to block the viral interview from being used as evidence in her now-canceled trial against Baldoni. Flaa was set to testify but was ultimately sidelined when Lively’s lawyers sought to exclude her from the proceedings.

“I’m disappointed I won’t get to testify,” Flaa expressed. “I wanted to share my side and support what I believe is the truth.”

Speculation swirled that Lively settled because she knew her case against Baldoni was weak. Flaa suggested, “Everyone advised her to let it go. Losing would have been humiliating; no one wants to look like a liar in front of a jury.”

As reported earlier, Lively and Baldoni reached a last-minute settlement on May 4 after weeks of negotiations. Sources revealed that both parties were encouraged to avoid a lengthy trial.

Hours after the legal drama concluded, Lively graced the Met Gala in a vibrant archival Versace gown from 2006, complete with a custom Judith Leiber bag showcasing her children’s artwork. A body language expert noted signs of “reserved sadness” and “discomfort” during her appearance.

Interestingly, Reynolds was nowhere to be seen at the star-studded event, leaving many to wonder about the dynamics of their relationship amidst the chaos.