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What should have been a glamorous evening highlighting Blake Lively's star power instead became fodder for social media critics after an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction at the New York City premiere of "Another Simple Favor."
The 37-year-old actress graced the Jazz at Lincoln Center red carpet on Sunday in a striking blue gown featuring strategic cutouts that accentuated her figure. Despite her polished appearance—perfect hair, flawless makeup—eagle-eyed fans quickly spotted body makeup stains that had transferred from under her arms onto the fabric of her dress.
"The body makeup all over her dress is sending me," wrote one Instagram user, while another bluntly pointed out, "All the tanner stains around the armpit." The fashion mishap quickly became a trending topic across social platforms.
According to photographer images from the event, the brownish marks were clearly visible against the blue fabric as Lively posed alongside co-star Anna Kendrick amid rumors of tension between the actresses. One particularly harsh critic on X commented, "Gross, you can see her spray tan on her dress. Under the armpit."
The incident comes during a challenging period for Lively, who is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Justin Baldoni, her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director. Baldoni has filed a defamation and extortion lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane following allegations of sexual harassment. Baldoni has denied these claims, with the trial scheduled for 2026.
Despite the controversy, many fans dismissed the wardrobe mishap and focused instead on Lively's overall appearance. "She is perfection it's unreal 😍," commented one supporter on Page Six's Instagram coverage. Another enthusiast wrote, "Who is dressing her?!??! They deserve an award. She has slayed every red carpet, I am living for her hair!!!!"
Reynolds accompanied his wife of 13 years to the premiere, presenting a united front amid the legal drama. The couple appeared affectionate on the red carpet, with Reynolds standing supportively by her side in a grey suit and brown loafers.
The "Another Simple Favor" premiere also sought to dispel rumors of discord between Lively and Kendrick. The co-stars were photographed holding hands and smiling together, seemingly attempting to counter speculation about behind-the-scenes tension that reportedly stemmed from billing disputes for the film.
"Another Simple Favor," the sequel to their 2018 hit "A Simple Favor," follows Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they travel to Capri, Italy, for Emily's lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman. The film is set to release on Prime Video on May 1st.
For Lively, who reportedly doesn't keep a stylist on retainer, this incident highlights the potential pitfalls of red carpet appearances. As one commenter noted, "Just nasty & preventable. BL has stated that she doesn't have a stylist on retainer, but obviously we've seen time & time again that BL needs to retain better & additional effective professional advisement."
The incident serves as a reminder that even Hollywood's most glamorous stars aren't immune to everyday fashion mishaps—though few experience them under the unforgiving scrutiny of high-definition cameras and millions of watchful eyes.
