“Incredibly Uncomfortable!” After Months Away, Blake Lively Finally Speaks Out

At the premiere of Another Simple Favor, Blake Lively made her first public appearance in months, stepping back into the spotlight after a noticeable break. Though she avoided red carpet interviews, she warmly greeted fans and posed for selfies outside the theater. But once on camera, some viewers couldn’t help but notice something unusual in her behavior, sparking questions and online speculation.

Blake Lively turned heads at SXSW, stepping out for the world premiere of Another Simple Favor in a bold light pink latex dress with black lace floral details. The corset-style top, edged in black, cinched her waist, and she layered a matching collared cover-up over it. Her hair? Effortless waves, half pinned back, keeping things chic but relaxed.

Inside Austin’s Paramount Theatre, the Gossip Girl alum shared her excitement about reprising her role as Emily Nelson. "I love this character so much—this is probably my favorite character I've ever been fortunate enough to play," she said. The first film was a mix of drama and comedy, but even the cast wasn’t sure which direction it was leaning. Director Paul Feig’s answer to that? A simple “Yes.”

This time, Lively thought she had it all figured out—until Feig threw in a “curveball idea” right before filming. If the first A Simple Favor was full of surprises, the sequel sounds like it’s about to up the ante.

Lively took the stage alongside the cast and grabbed the mic to speak her mind. Many viewers noticed that the atmosphere on stage felt tense, and both Blake and the other actors appeared visibly uncomfortable.

People wrote, "She’s giving me Meghan Markle vibes.", "Anna’s body language speaks volumes of how uncomfortable she is next to Blake. She is clearly nervous.", "It is uncomfortable, watching Blake speak.", "I feel so bad for the cast. This must have been incredibly uncomfortable."

Another public appearance by Blake Lively also drew major attention - and this time, it was her appearance that had people talking.