After the Blake Lively interview controversy, the reporter thanked supporters for their backing amid the strong public reactions.
After a controversial interview with actress Blake Lively, journalist Kjersti Flaa has expressed her appreciation to those who supported her amidst the ensuing controversy.
The interview in question, which resurfaced online recently, showed what some described as “shocking” behavior by Blake Lively.
Reporter expresses gratitude for supporters after Blake Lively interview controversy
Flaa, a Norwegian journalist, shared a snippet of her uncomfortable interaction with Lively from a 2016 interview titled “The Blake Lively interview that made me want to quit my job.”
During the interview, Flaa initially congratulated Lively on her pregnancy announcement, but she only received a dismissive response from the actress.
The conversation became tense when Lively questioned why more attention was given to her wardrobe than to her male co-stars.
This led to criticism from viewers about how she handled the situation.
The journalist described the encounter as the most uncomfortable interview situation she has ever experienced.
This interview took place with Blake Lively and her co-star Parker Posey for the film *Café Society* (2016).
“Is it inappropriate to offer congratulations on a pregnancy or inquire about a female’s attire in a movie?” Flaa asked.
The reporter received an “uncomfortable” response from Blake Lively
In the brief four-minute segment, Flaa started the conversation by congratulating Lively on her pregnancy announcement and “little bump.”
Lively responded with, “Congratulations on your little bump.”
The actor has faced criticism online for her “out of touch” response to questions from an interviewer about a romance drama.
Amid the online backlash, Flaa took to social media, expressing her gratitude for the outpouring of support she received following the incident.
In an Instagram Story post, she wrote, “Thank you to all you wonderful people out there who have sent me so many messages with support after I posted this interview. I am truly touched.”
Social media reactions
Supporters quickly reacted on social media, offering encouragement and praise for Flaa’s professionalism.
Many people admired her handling of the tough interview, sending messages of support and respect for her composure.
The incident sparked a divided debate on social media.
Some defended Blake Lively, affirming she just responded politely but being misunderstood by overthinkers.
Meanwhile, others criticized the actress’ unprofessional toward the journalist.
Honestly she never asked about the movie… I’m team Blake, one user said.
Blake was quite dismissive and passive-aggressive with the interviewer – hardly even looking at her – the interviewer looked so uncomfortable, the second user commented.
The reporters whole approach was awful, the third user affirmed.
Both actresses are weird not the interviewer she was just excluded from the convo, another wrote.