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Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blake Lively returns to food prep after her 'disgusting' donut shop stunt sparked health investigation
Blake Lively 's recent promotional appearance involved public food preparation with her hair down, a choice that might raise eyebrows given a past health investigation for a similar incident. The Gossip Girl star, 37, was promoting her latest film, Another Simple Favor, with her fellow co-stars in a clip shared to the tooomuchfoood Instagram account on Wednesday. The actress, who's currently embroiled in an ongoing legal war with former co-star Justin Baldoni, was pictured preparing ravioli in a glamorous black skirt and top. She wore her long blonde hair in a side ponytail, with no hairnet covering it as she hovered over the pasta. It comes after Blake's visit to Rise Doughnuts in Wilton, Connecticut, earlier this month sparked a health and safety investigation. At the time she was called out by fans for the 'disgusting' act of not wearing a hairnet while she baked. A spokesperson for the Wilton Health Department confirmed that the business was under investigation following complaints from customers. Blake's co-stars Anna Kendrick — who has been the subject of ongoing feud rumors with Lively — Henry Golding and director Paul Feig were also present at the event. Blake was pictured helping Instagram food content creator Morgan Raum make ravioli. Since chefs in aprons were visible in the clip, it's hard to tell if Lively's food preparation was spontaneous or planned. The star's fingers, adorned with gold rings, were bare as she wasn't wearing any gloves. Blake could be heard guiding Morgan on cutting the ravioli, advising, 'you don't want to push down,' and correcting her again with a 'nope.' 'You're just trying to get these two halves to seal,' she told her. She then smiled and nodded in approval when Morgan cut the ravioli correctly. Morgan was later seen creating a cocktail with Anna, Henry and Paul but without Blake. Towards the end of the clip the stars were seen posing together with the chefs. Blake's co-stars Anna Kendrick — who has been the subject of ongoing feud rumors with Lively — Henry Golding and director Paul Feig were also present at the event, though they stuck to making cocktails Their upcoming film, A Simple Favor sequel, comes out on Prime Video May 1. It comes after Lively came under fire from furious fans who have lambasted her for an improvised scene she did while filming A Simple Favor in 2018. The actress is currently embroiled in a lawsuit with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin, after accusing him of sexual harassment and plotting a smear campaign to ruin her reputation. But in the wake of Justin's counter lawsuit, Blake's behavior on various film sets has come under fire. Earlier this month a clip has emerged that shows a surprising side to Blake's behavior on the set of A Simple Favor, when she confessed that she improvised a scene where she grabbed her co-star Henry's privates. Earlier this month Lively's sugar-coated PR stunt at a Connecticut doughnut shop sparked an official investigation into the establishment over alleged unsanitary practices. The It Ends With Us star visited Rise Doughnuts in Wilton where she was called out by fans for the 'disgusting' act of not wearing a hairnet while she baked. Posting footage from her visit, she wrote: 'Baking with genius food friends and their kitchen mixer the size of a car. This is what my happy place looks like...' It was later confirmed that the Wilton Health Department received complaints about Lively working in the kitchen without a hairnet, covering, hat, or hair-tie to keep her flaxen mane from shedding all over the $5 craft donuts - and that the business was under investigation. It's unclear what possible health code violations, sanctions, or fines could be enforced on owners Hugh Mangum and Laura Malone, who only acquired the former pizzeria in 2022. Rise Doughnuts currently has a 4.5 out of five star rating on Yelp and all new reviews are paused as 'this business is being monitored by Yelp's Support team for content related to media reports.' 'Is it the practice at this doughnut shop to allow employees handling the food to wear their hair loose & hang a few inches above a tray of doughnuts?' Yelp user J.J. complained in a recent review that got through. 'Why don't your employees have to wear hairnets? This does not seem sanitary.' Lively is still in the midst of a legal war against her It Ends With Us director Justin, whom she's accused of sexually harassing her on set. It all began December 20 when Blake filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department against the 41-year-old filmmaker for sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of the Sony Pictures drama, and revealed her side to the New York Times. Justin immediately filed a libel lawsuit for $250M against the New York Times for allegedly biased coverage of Lively's California complaint and she filed a lawsuit against him and his PR team on December 31 for his alleged 'plan to undermine her reputation in retaliation' with a 'vicious smear campaign' in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. All of the parties deny the allegations against them.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Lively shocks fans by popping up at unexpected ‘happy place' as Justin Baldoni feud heats up
Blake Lively spent her Sunday baking at a doughnut shop in Connecticut. The 'Gossip Girl' star surprised fans by working behind the counter at Rise Doughnuts, which she described as her 'happy place.' 'baking with genius food friends and their kitchen mixer the size of a car,' Lively wrote on her Instagram Story. 'This is what my happy place looks like,' she added. Lively, 37, is reportedly friends with the bakery's owners, Laura Malone and Hugh Mangum. The avid baker was reportedly in 'a really happy mood' while greeting customers and handing out sweet treats, a source told People. One person who met Lively described her as 'sweet and lovely.' 'Being so kind and caring to little ones and being patient to chat and willing to take photos with everyone @risedoughnut whole time,' the fan wrote on Instagram alongside a selfie. Other customers snapped photos of the 'A Simple Favor' star, who wore a black tank top under a striped apron, glazing different confections and working hard behind the scenes. While it is unclear whether Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, joined her for the outing, her older sister, Robyn Lively, was seen in a photo obtained by People. The eatery is notably just a short drive from Blake and Reynolds' primary residence near the New York-Connecticut border. The couple has been spending more time at the sprawling country estate and surrounding small towns rather than the big city amid Lively's ongoing dispute with Justin Baldoni. The 'It Ends With Us' co-stars have been locked in a bitter legal battle since December when Blake accused the director, producer Jamey Heath and Wayfarer Studios execs of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni vehemently denied the actress's accusations and responded with a $400 million defamation and extortion lawsuit against her, Reynolds, 48, and their PR team. Both Blake and the 'Deadpool' star recently filed to dismiss the 'Jane the Virgin' alum's 'vengeful and rambling' lawsuit. The actress claimed Baldoni had 'weaponized' defamation allegations as 'retaliation' against her and argued that her speech was protected. However, Baldoni's attorney later called their requests 'cowardly' and an 'abhorrent' example of people trying to 'abuse our legal system.' Their trial is scheduled for March 2026.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Lively Surprises Fans by Working Behind the Counter at a Conn. Donut Shop: ‘She Was in a Really Happy Mood' (Source)
Blake Lively is in her self-described "happy place." The actress, 37, surprised fans by working behind the counter at a donut shop in Connecticut on Sunday, March 30. "Baking with genius food friends and their kitchen mixer the size of a car," Lively wrote alongside a photo of the kitchen tool on her Instagram Stories, adding, "This is what my happy place looks like." A source tells PEOPLE that Lively "was in a really happy mood" during the visit "and said she is friends with the owner" of Rise Doughnuts in Wilton. At one point during the visit, a father and son chatted with Lively, and the dad told his child, "Her husband is Deadpool," referring to Ryan Reynolds' popular role as the Marvel character. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Blake Lively Says This Nostalgic Treat Is Her Favorite Pastry to Eat in New York City Lively has highlighted her love of baking in the past and has shared many of her culinary creations with fans in posts on social media. Earlier this year, Reynolds, 48, tagged his wife in a post on his Instagram Stories that showed off dog-inspired cupcakes seemingly crafted by the actress. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Soundtracked with Rosemary Clooney's version of 'How Much Is That Doggie in the Window,' Reynolds' picture of the treats showed six cupcakes on a platter, each decorated with frosting to resemble dogs. The actor — who shares four children with Lively: daughters James, 10, Inez, 8, and Betty, 5, plus son Olin, 2 — also added animated dog and baking stickers to the Instagram post. Related: Blake Lively Says She 'Always Hated' Her Unique Middle Name: 'My Mom, I Think, Made It Up by Accident' Lively's daytime outing at the sweet shop this weekend came amid her ongoing legal battle surrounding her film, It Ends with Us, which premiered in August 2024. Late last year, Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against director and costar Justin Baldoni, as well as film producer Jamey Heath, Wayfarer Studios co-founder Steve Sarowitz and others. She accused them of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign to damage her reputation. In response, Baldoni, 41, filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, their publicist Leslie Sloane and Sloane's PR firm Vision PR Inc., as well as a lawsuit against The New York Times regarding the outlet's reporting on Lively's allegations. The former costars have been embroiled in a legal back-and-forth in the months since, and their trial is scheduled for a year from now on March 9, 2026. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Lively Surprises Fans by Working Behind the Counter at a Conn. Donut Shop: ‘She Was in a Really Happy Mood' (Source)
Blake Lively is in her self-described "happy place." The actress, 37, surprised fans by working behind the counter at a donut shop in Connecticut on Sunday, March 30. "Baking with genius food friends and their kitchen mixer the size of a car," Lively wrote alongside a photo of the kitchen tool on her Instagram Stories, adding, "This is what my happy place looks like." A source tells PEOPLE that Lively "was in a really happy mood" during the visit "and said she is friends with the owner" of Rise Doughnuts in Wilton. At one point during the visit, a father and son chatted with Lively, and the dad told his child, "Her husband is Deadpool," referring to Ryan Reynolds' popular role as the Marvel character. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Blake Lively Says This Nostalgic Treat Is Her Favorite Pastry to Eat in New York City Lively has highlighted her love of baking in the past and has shared many of her culinary creations with fans in posts on social media. Earlier this year, Reynolds, 48, tagged his wife in a post on his Instagram Stories that showed off dog-inspired cupcakes seemingly crafted by the actress. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Soundtracked with Rosemary Clooney's version of 'How Much Is That Doggie in the Window,' Reynolds' picture of the treats showed six cupcakes on a platter, each decorated with frosting to resemble dogs. The actor — who shares four children with Lively: daughters James, 10, Inez, 8, and Betty, 5, plus son Olin, 2 — also added animated dog and baking stickers to the Instagram post. Related: Blake Lively Says She 'Always Hated' Her Unique Middle Name: 'My Mom, I Think, Made It Up by Accident' Lively's daytime outing at the sweet shop this weekend came amid her ongoing legal battle surrounding her film, It Ends with Us, which premiered in August 2024. Late last year, Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against director and costar Justin Baldoni, as well as film producer Jamey Heath, Wayfarer Studios co-founder Steve Sarowitz and others. She accused them of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign to damage her reputation. In response, Baldoni, 41, filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, their publicist Leslie Sloane and Sloane's PR firm Vision PR Inc., as well as a lawsuit against The New York Times regarding the outlet's reporting on Lively's allegations. The former costars have been embroiled in a legal back-and-forth in the months since, and their trial is scheduled for a year from now on March 9, 2026. Read the original article on People
