Blake Lively Was Spotted at a Donut Shop, But One “Gross” Detail Stole the Show

Blake Lively, usually seen dazzling in couture and lighting up the screen, has surprised fans with a totally new look—this time, behind a donut counter. Trading red carpets for powdered sugar, the actress was recently spotted working at a local shop in an apron and gloves. The unexpected moment had customers wondering: what’s going on?

Blake Lively was seen working at Rise Doughnuts in Wilton, Connecticut. "Baking with genius food friends and their kitchen mixer the size of a car," Lively shared on her Instagram Stories, adding, "This is what my happy place looks like."

The 37-year-old actress, who has long expressed her passion for baking, appeared delighted as she filled donuts with cream and interacted with customers. A source revealed that Lively "was in a really happy mood" and mentioned she was friends with the shop's owner.

Lively wasn’t just there for show—she was fully hands-on in the donut-making process. She even teamed up with celebrity chef Hugh Mangum, a winner of Chopped and a BBQ Brawl champion, to create a special treat: a bourbon rhubarb cream cheese donut. Sharing a video of the process, she joked, "Earning my keep filling our concoction together this week."

Her love for baking has been no secret, as she has frequently posted her culinary creations on social media. From holding a perfectly glazed Boston Cream donut—quipping, "I must know what this donut’s skincare routine is"—to showcasing trays of freshly dipped treats, Lively’s enthusiasm was evident.

She even joked about her early morning shift, saying, "I would travel far and wide for these things. And maybe even get up at 5 a.m. on a Sunday to work there."

While starstruck fans posed for photos with Blake, many people online pointed out the same detail.

In all the photos and clips, Blake seems to be missing a hairnet while baking. "No hair net over those donuts or over the mixer? Ew," commented one. "Holding tray full of donuts with mouth wide open and hair down and armpit open, so gross!" added another.

Another person wrote, "Our restaurant would have gotten written up by the health dept for her not having her hair tied back as well as eating and/or drinking in the food prep area. I guess celebrities don't have to follow the same rules." Another commenter agreed, "Ewww, wear a hairnet girl! How could they let her lean over food with her hair inches from it?"

However, some came to Blake’s defense, pointing out that none of the staff were wearing special head coverings, "Doesn't the guy standing next to her have to have his hair - including his beard - covered too? Do any of the staff cover their hair?"

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