The furor around Blake Lively is likely reaching a fever pitch because of the time of year it is happening, according to one publicist.
The A Simple Favor actress has been in the headlines and a trending subject on social media platforms for most of August.
She has faced criticism from pundits and people online for a number of alleged actions, including perceived rudeness during interviews, using transphobic slurs and promoting her businesses during the press tour for her latest movie It Ends With Us, a film that tackles the serious subject matter of domestic violence. There were also reports of tension between Lively and It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, with some alleging friction over creative control.
While Lively has …