Blake Lively stuns in strapless fuchsia gown as TIME100 Gala appearance with Ryan Reynolds draws heat

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Blake Lively dazzled in a Zuhair Murad fuchsia gown at the 2025 TIME100 Gala in NYC on April 24, Thursday, celebrating her spot on TIME’s Most Influential People list.

Honored for her advocacy work, she appeared alongside husband Ryan Reynolds, smiling through the night despite a high-profile lawsuit with Justin Baldoni.

But the 37-year-old actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur's night out wasn't without controversy as she found herself being slammed by Megyn Kelly and several others online for her presence at the event.

However, the actress and her husband put on a brave face at the event despite the underlying tensions.

Blake Lively turns heads in bold fuchsia gown at TIME100 Gala

Blake Lively paired the gown with glamorous emerald and jade jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz, channeling vintage Hollywood with side-swept waves and soft peach-toned makeup, reported Page Six.

The 'Gossip Girl' alum's husband Ryan Reynolds accompanied her, looking classic in a black tuxedo, and her mother, Willie Elaine McAlpin, also joined the celebration in a sparkly gown.

At the TIME100 Gala, Lively took the stage to deliver a powerful message about the importance of women speaking out against abuse.

“Who and what we stand up for, and what we stay silent about, what we monetize versus what we actually live, matters,” she said.

Lively added that while she has a lot to say about what she’s been through over the past two years, the TIME100 Gala wasn’t the place for it.

“What I will speak to separately is the feeling of being a woman who has a voice today, and since I could speak, because of the pain, caution and fight of the many women who have paved the way, and the men who stood beside them,” she said.

Lively has been locked in a legal battle with 'It Ends With Us' director and co-star Justin Baldoni since last year.

She has accused him of inappropriate behavior and launching a smear campaign against her. Baldoni has denied the claims and, in turn, accused Lively of defamation and attempted extortion.

Blake Lively impresses Internet with her fashion sense at TIME100 Gala

Blake Lively stole the spotlight at the TIME100 Gala on Thursday with husband Ryan Reynolds, dazzling in a sleek strapless gown that had fans raving online.

The actress, celebrated not only for her fashion sense but also her activism and poise, drew an outpouring of admiration across social media.

One user exclaimed, “Well deserved goddess!”

Another wrote, “FREAKING A!!!! YES!!!! WELL EARNED. WELL DESERVED!!!”

A user praised her personality, saying, “Blake is a serious person. She’s a risk taker. Bravo.”

The moment also sparked emotional tributes from longtime admirers.

“Congratulations! We know what a wonderful, considerate and giving human you are and this makes us so very happy for you! So well deserved. We love you and yours Blake always," said one.

Another added, “Incredible! I have always admired you standing up for what is right and her words highlight that perfectly. Congratulations, friend.”

One user on X praised her saying, "Blake Lively always slays the red carpet!"

For another fan the shade of her dress stood out: "That shade of pink is perfection."

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