Blake Lively Baked Her 1-Year-Old a Birthday Cake That 'Will Haunt Him For Life'

Blake Lively’s recent birthday cake creation for her youngest child has stirred up quite a buzz, making headlines and drawing mixed reactions online. The actor, who has been under scrutiny for her press tour promoting the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel It Ends With Us, shared details about the unconventional cake in a recent interview.

In a candid conversation with BBC Radio 2, Lively revealed her humorous approach to birthday cakes. “My birthday cakes always have a little bit of a sense of humor,” she said. “For my baby, I just did a giant set of tits, which I feel like will haunt him for life. But, what do they want at one? He can’t declare what he wants. So, boobs!”

This comment has gone viral, partly due to the ongoing backlash against Lively’s promotional efforts for It Ends With Us, a film that deals with sensitive themes of domestic violence. The backlash intensified after Lively’s TikTok video, where she encouraged fans to wear florals and watch the film, was criticized for its upbeat tone.

Adding to the controversy, Lively’s response to a fan’s query about sharing personal experiences with abuse was met with backlash. When asked by reporter Jake Hamilton how she would address a fan sharing their abuse experience, she responded with a dismissive tone, saying, “Like, asking for my address, or my phone number, or, like, location share? I could just location share! I’m a Virgo, so like, are we talking logistics, are we talking emotionally?”

Critics have taken to social media to express their disapproval. Conservative pundit Meghan McCain joined the fray, and many have voiced their concerns about the disconnect between Lively’s personal humor and the serious subject matter of the film. One Instagram user commented, “The disconnect between Blake the person, (who I love) and the film she is promoting (DV and abuse) is a proper 360.” Another added, “This isn’t helping her PR nightmare right now.”

Despite the criticism, Lively defended her cake creation, describing it as “amazing” and even inviting the BBC crew to see it. The actor continues to face scrutiny as she navigates the promotional tour for It Ends With Us, hoping to balance her personal humor with the film’s serious themes.