Blake Lively’s second awkward interview has recently resurfaced, drawing attention to a series of uncomfortable interactions with journalist Kjersti Flaa. The It Ends With Us star’s conversation with the award-winning journalist in 2016 was so tense that Flaa later admitted it made her want to “quit her job.”
However, it wasn’t just the 2016 interview that was awkward. A second interview between Lively and Flaa in 2018, during the promotion of the thriller A Simple Favor, has also come to light, revealing more uncomfortable moments.
In this 2018 interview, Lively was joined by co-star Anna Kendrick. Flaa asked Lively about how her character in the film seemed “the most confident woman in the world,” while Kendrick’s character appeared “very insecure.” Kendrick quickly quipped, “In real life, it’s the other way around,” adding humor to the situation by saying, “I constantly have to call Blake and be like, ‘It’s okay, you’re good at giving interviews. I promise people like you and respect you.’”
Kendrick continued her playful banter by joking that her motivational talks were the “reason” Lively managed to get out of bed in the morning. In response, Lively, in a deadpan voice, replied, “Anna is just an egomaniac, as you can see.”
The resurfacing of these interviews has sparked discussions about the challenges and pressures celebrities face during media interactions, as well as the impact these encounters can have on journalists. Despite the tension, both interviews reveal the quick wit and playful banter that Lively and Kendrick are known for, even in less-than-comfortable situations.