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Blake Lively’s Apology Sparks Controversy Between Meghan Markle and WME
In a surprising turn of events, actress Blake Lively found herself in hot water after issuing an apology for remarks she made that seemed to target Princess Catherine.
The fallout from her apology has now ignited a feud between Meghan Markle and her agency, WME.
Lively, a client of WME since 2013, faced backlash from fans following a promotional post on March 13th for her drinks brand, Betty Buzz.
The post appeared to mock the photo editing controversy surrounding a family picture of Princess Catherine, who later revealed she had edited the image.
The situation escalated when Catherine disclosed her cancer diagnosis and commencement of chemotherapy treatment.
This revelation prompted an outpouring of support from the royal family and various public figures, including a response from Lively herself.
Taking to her Instagram stories, the 36-year-old actress expressed regret, stating, “I made a silly post around the photoshop fails frenzy and, oh man, that post has me mortified today.
I'm so sorry.
Sending love and well wishes to all, always.”
However, fans were quick to criticize Lively, accusing her of hypocrisy for maintaining secrecy around her children while seemingly infringing on Catherine's privacy.
Sources close to the situation suggested that Lively's apology was influenced by pressure from WME, allegedly at the behest of Meghan Markle as part of their ongoing public relations battle.
Insiders revealed that tensions have arisen between WME and Meghan due to Lively's apology to Catherine, acknowledging her error.
Lively was not alone in facing backlash, as other celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Andy Cohen, and John Oliver, also made controversial remarks about Catherine.
Kardashian, in particular, drew ire for a post insinuating about Catherine's health status.
Despite calls for her to remove the post and issue an apology, Kardashian stood her ground, with followers labeling her actions as insensitive and ignorant.
Interestingly, Kardashian's ties to Meghan Markle have been highlighted as a possible reason for her reluctance to retract the post or offer an apology, as she reportedly did not wish to upset the Duchess.
As the fallout from these incidents continues to unfold, the dynamics between celebrities, public figures, and their associations are under increased scrutiny.
The interconnected nature of fame and influence has once again come to the forefront, showcasing the complexities of navigating public perception and personal relationships in the spotlight.