Blake Lively faces backlash for complaining about lighting on 'Another Simple Favor' red carpet

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Blake Lively found herself at the center of controversy once again after an awkward red carpet moment at the 'Another Simple Favor' premiere.

The 'Gossip Girl' alum, 37, who is currently embroiled in a legal battle with her 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni, 41, faced criticism for complaining about the bright yellow background affecting her appearance under the premiere's lighting.

Internet dubs Blake Lively a 'narcissist' over viral 'Another Simple Favor' premiere moment

A now-viral clip shows Blake Lively expressing concern about the lighting and directing her co-star Michele Morrone to move away from the backdrop while paparazzi captured the moment, OK! Magazine reported.

TMZ's X (formerly Twitter) post regarding the incident, read, "BlakeLively is setting up for the perfect shot on the red carpet for the 'Another Simple Favor' premiere -- and, putting a pause on photos to make sure her skin looks just right in the snaps."

As her team quickly gathered around to adjust her look, social media erupted with harsh reactions to the actress' behavior. 

“Artificial asf,” one critic commented, while another added, “She's a narcissist!”

A user chimed in, “Ick is all I can say. Can’t watch anything with her in it.”

"Narcissistic behavior. She is soooo distraught she can’t function yet she (by obligation for contract on the movie, doing her job) is worried about the photos. She’s awful & that plastic dress…brings the Mean Girls Plastics vibe," one comment read.

"She simply cannot help herself. She has to be in control all the time. So egotistical," another said.

One comment read, "She just can't help herself. She has to be in control all the time. So narcissistic."

The controversy didn't stop there.

Some referenced her ongoing lawsuit against Baldoni, with one commenter stating, “She’s learned nothing from recent events. Her best bet was showing up and keeping it low-key. But she couldn’t help herself. She had to go and get bossy.”

"It’s going to be hilarious when she loses her case," another said.

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick’s feud resurfaces

Much of the negativity surrounding Blake Lively in recent weeks has stemmed from her contentious battle with Justin Baldoni, who has countersued her for defamation.

The situation even found its way into red carpet interviews, with 'Another Simple Favor' co-star Anna Kendrick subtly dodging questions about Lively’s legal troubles.

When a Variety journalist asked Kendrick about how the movie was being affected by the surrounding drama, the 'Pitch Perfect' star, 39, joked, “Why, what happened? I did Ayahuasca and the last year of my life is just gone, but I've heard the movie is amazing.”

Kendrick’s choice to remain tight-lipped comes as no surprise, given ongoing rumors of a private feud between her and Lively.

Body language expert Judi James weighed in on the tension, analyzing photos and videos of the pair alongside director Paul Feig.

According to James, Feig appeared to act as a “buffer” between them.

“Their 'red carpet’ smiles do look rather tempered or subdued here,” James told Daily Mail.

“Blake's lips are closed while Anna's smile lacks the traits of real joy, like rounded cheeks or eye crinkling,” she added.

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