Blake Lively Faces Criticism Amid Reese Witherspoon Feud

Tensions between Blake Lively and Reese Witherspoon have resurfaced after a viral clip of Witherspoon's 2011 MTV Movie Awards speech, where she appeared to reference Lively's alleged nude photo scandal, reignited speculation about a long-standing feud. While Witherspoon's representative denied the remarks were aimed at Lively, many fans interpreted the comments as a direct jab, especially given their timing just after the photos were leaked online—though Lively's team insisted the images were fake. Rumors of rivalry have persisted, fueled by reports that both actresses competed to produce Taylor Swift's directorial feature debut, reflecting broader industry gossip about their strained relationship and Lively's reputation on set. The renewed attention comes amid Lively's ongoing legal battle with director Justin Baldoni, which has intensified public scrutiny and led to further negative press and social media criticism of Lively's recent actions, including her emotionally charged TIME100 gala speech. These overlapping controversies have amplified narratives of behind-the-scenes drama and complicated reputations for both stars. Despite public denials, the resurfaced speech and competitive industry dynamics continue to fuel speculation about their relationship.