Blake Lively sparks outrage as she's told she 'shouldn't be at TIME 100 gala'

Blake Lively found herself in the firing line of media figure Megyn Kelly during the TIME100 gala on Thursday night. The Gossip Girl star attended the event in New York City, having been honoured in TIME's list of Most Influential People.

Despite her husband not being featured on the list, he joined the It Ends With Us actress for the glittering occasion. Ryan looked dapper in a suave tuxedo, while Blake glowed in a red gown.

However, Megyn Kelly openly criticised Blake's inclusion on the esteemed list amidst her ongoing legal tussle with Justin Baldoni. On the red carpet of the gala, the former Fox News host bluntly stated that Blake "shouldn't be here."

In a further swipe at the actress, Kelly accused her of "b******iz[ing] Me Too allegations" due to her sexual harassment lawsuit against It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin, who has strongly refuted the claims, reports .

Following Blake's initial lawsuit, Justin hit back with a $400 million defamation claim against her, her publicist, and Ryan Reynolds, all of whom have dismissed the accusations. Additionally, Justin has launched a $250 million libel case against the New York Times over their coverage of Blake's allegations.

"It's a ridiculous joke. She shouldn't be here," Megyn asserted, referring to Blake.

"I think [Blake has] launched a fake Me Too allegation against [Justin], and she's lived to regret doing it, because virtually every allegation she has made has fallen apart," she added.

"So for her to be honoured for doing that, to try to ruin a man over absolutely nothing, is a scandal," Megyn fumed.

While she didn't hold back in criticising Blake, Megyn also quipped that she was actually looking forward to snapping a selfie with Blake and even "in the distance", as they've given her "so many hours of content."

Despite Megyn's apparent lack of sympathy for Blake's current legal woes, she has found herself in a similar situation in the past.

According to the Daily Mail, Megyn disclosed to investigators that her former boss at Fox News, Roger Ailes, had subjected her to sexual harassment.

The conservative commentator's ordeal, along with the experiences of other high-profile female anchors and reporters at Fox News, was portrayed in the 2019 film Bombshell.

Charlize Theron took on the role of Megyn in the movie Bombshell.

Elsewhere at the lavish event in New York on Thursday, stunned in a glamorous sequin gown. The former Pussycat Dolls singer turned heads as she flaunted her toned figure in the sequin number.

The off-the-shoulder look with a velvet and satin top was completed with a stunning glittery skirt and train. She elegantly accessorised with a chunky gold and diamond bracelet.

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