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Megyn Kelly Calls Blake Lively's TIME100 Honor a 'Joke'

4/26/2025

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At the TIME100 gala, Megyn Kelly sparked controversy by labeling Blake Lively's presence on the prestigious list a "ridiculous joke." Kelly's accusations of Lively's false #MeToo claims against Justin Baldoni, who is suing her and Ryan Reynolds for defamation, intensified the spotlight on Lively's ongoing legal struggles and Kelly's provocative stance.

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At the TIME100 gala, Megyn Kelly sparked controversy by labeling Blake Lively's presence on the prestigious list a "ridiculous joke." Kelly's accusations of Lively's false #MeToo claims against Justin Baldoni, who is suing her and Ryan Reynolds for defamation, intensified the spotlight on Lively's ongoing legal struggles and Kelly's provocative stance.