There’s nothing quite as endearing as an older sister jumping to defend you against the tidal wave of online criticism, and that’s precisely what Blake Lively’s sister, Robyn, is doing. If you’ve somehow managed to avoid all the buzz, hue, and cry, here’s the deal: Blake’s latest movie, ‘It Ends With Us,’ has faced a barrage of backlash online.
The movie might have struck a chord with many, but a significant portion of the audience took issue with what they perceived as the glamification of a storyline centered around domestic abuse. And naturally, they stormed Blake’s social media platforms to air their grievances. This involved not only critique of the movie but also an old clip of Blake allegedly being rude to a journalist.
Robyn isn’t letting the haters get to her sister
The stormy seas of public opinion didn’t shake Blake’s elder sister, Robyn, who took to Instagram to fire back at the detractors. During a heartwarming exchange, someone left a birthday message for Blake, who turned 37 on August 25th. The comment wrote, “Blake is a lovely human being! I hope she knows that the multitudes of people who love her is so much greater than the negative voices. Happy Birthday Blake!!”
Robyn replied appreciatively: “Thank you for this.” Not stopping there, she penned her own heartfelt tribute to Blake: “That’s my bday queen right there! I love this girl, my sister, my best friend, my little piggy back buddy! You are one of the best humans I know. HAPPY birthday sissy britches!”
The love was real, folks. Robyn was not just dipping a toe into the pool of sisterly love, she was diving head first.
The criticism hasn’t just come from your usual online trolls; it’s been a celebrity affair as well. Rumors about a rift between Blake and the film’s director, Justin Baldoni, have been swirling around, adding more fuel to this already blazing fire.
The film, based on Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, has faced scrutiny for its deviation from the source material, with fans pointing out how Blake’s peculiar wardrobe choices didn’t quite match the book’s vibe. To top it off, there were claims that the cast unfollowed Justin on social media, which sent gossip circles into a frenzy.
And then there were the whispers. An unreleased 2016 interview with a journalist who shared that Blake made her want to quit her career had made its way onto the web. The reporter had congratulated Blake on “your little bump” as she was visibly pregnant, to which Blake sarcastically congratulated Norwegian reporter Kjersti Flaa—who was not pregnant—on her “bump” too.
If that wasn’t enough, Blake was caught in another online storm for her remarks on period costumes during a different interview. Responding to a question about her outfits, she pointedly asked co-star Posey Parker: “Everyone wants to talk about the clothes, but I wonder if they would ask the men about the clothes.”
Pure chaos, I tell you.
Through all the swirling drama, Robyn’s unwavering support for her sister shines as a beacon of sibling solidarity. Amid the lawless frontier of the internet, a strong comment from a family member isn’t just a loving gesture; it’s a powerful counterpunch against the critics.
