Actress Blake Lively, 36, humorously embraced a recent on-air mix-up that confused her with Cleveland Guardians pitcher Ben Lively. During a live broadcast, SportsNet New York commentator Gary Cohen mistakenly referred to the pitcher as Blake Lively, leading to a wave of laughter and witty remarks.
A Playful Response
Taking the error in stride, Blake Lively reshared the clip on her Instagram Stories on May 21, joking about her “secret” sports career. “Well. Cats outta the bag,” she wrote. “I’m a highly professional baseball player on the side.” The video, which showed Cohen’s slip of the tongue, was initially posted by SportsNet New York.
In the broadcast, Cohen stated, “Blake Lively made his first appearance of the year for the Reds against the Mets,” while images of Blake photoshopped in a Guardians cap were shown, adding a humorous twist to the mistake.
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Ben Lively’s Reaction
Ben Lively, 32, also found the mix-up amusing and shared Blake’s post on his Instagram Stories, commenting, “The amount of times this has happened 😂,” and tagging the actress. This light-hearted exchange highlighted the frequent confusion between the two due to their shared surname.
Blake’s Upcoming Projects
Aside from her newfound “baseball career,” Blake Lively is set to star in the highly anticipated film It Ends with Us, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling 2016 novel. The film, scheduled for release on August 9, will see Lively return to the big screen after a four-year hiatus. She plays Lily, a graduate who moves to a new city and falls in love, only to face challenges that test her relationship.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Blake shared her excitement about the role, stating, “Lily resonated with an enormous amount of people, as the success of the book made clear. Stepping into a character who’s had such a meaningful impact is an honor to take on.”
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As Blake Lively humorously navigates the mix-up and prepares for her upcoming film, she continues to captivate audiences both on and off the screen.
