Blake Lively Fights Back to Protect Children’s Privacy

Published 04/20/2024, 4:21 AM EDT

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, Hollywood's quintessential power couple, have not only shared a lasting love for decades but also reflect each other's traits even in their personal lives. Lively, renowned for her witty banter and playful demeanor, usually entertains her fans with her jovial nature. However, in a recent turn of events, she revealed a seldom-seen side of herself, fiercely defending her family, particularly, her children's privacy against a tabloid outlet in response to their insensitive scoop. 

Fans, quick to notice this departure from her usual lighthearted content, shared screenshots of the actress's fiery remarks following the unfortunate breach of their privacy, lauding her maternal strength.

Blake Lively lashes out at a publication over her children’s privacy

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Recently, the Milan-based weekly magazine Chi faced severe backlash after reportedly publishing some now-deleted photos of Blake Lively and her children from an outing without her knowledge. Lively, unaware of the photographs being taken, expressed her dismay over the lack of consent in both capturing and disseminating the images, particularly as her children's faces were not obscured. She took to social media, demanding to “take this trash down” while condemning the magazine's insensitivity toward her family.

Blake Lively clarified that the entire episode was fabricated, emphasizing that they were not informed beforehand about the photography. Additionally, she issued a stern warning in her statement, urging followers to unfollow the magazine's account if they shared her frustration with "grown men stalking children." Fans speculated that this remark was directed at the magazine's editor, Alfonso Signorini, who has faced criticism in the past for spreading unverified news and disregarding privacy concerns.

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The experience of motherhood brings about profound changes in individuals, with maternal instincts developing organically. Blake Lively's reaction is particularly understandable given that both she and Ryan Reynolds have dedicated themselves entirely to parenting their children, consistently placing their care and upbringing above career pursuits.

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, parents to four children, have openly discussed various aspects of their family life and how parenthood has impacted them. In a 2015 interview with GQ, Reynolds shared his experiences of waking up multiple times during the night to change diapers, highlighting their commitment to hands-on parenting. The Deadpool actor admitted that they chose not to hire outside help because he enjoys actively participating in fatherhood.

In another 2022 interview with Glamour, Blake Lively further mentioned how their parents assist them in caring for the children while they juggle their professional commitments. She confessed how the family even travels together to ensure they can maintain their parenting responsibilities while on the go. Her unwavering dedication to her children, often prioritizing them over her career when necessary, makes it unsurprising that she would speak out against any breaches of their privacy. However, the fact that the publication removed the post following her criticism alleviates some of the tension surrounding the situation.

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What do you think of Blake Lively's fierce retaliation for breaching her children's privacy? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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