Norwegian reporter Kjersti Flaa has stated she would “welcome an apology” after an interview with Blake Lively that made her want to “quit her job” went viral.
The clip shows Lively objecting to Kjersti Flaa’s mention of her pregnancy and questioning of the wardrobe in the film, with her remarkssplitting fan opinion.
Now, Flaa hasstatedshe would “welcome an apology,” although she says that she doesn’t expect one. Speaking on Popcorned Planet, she added the interview was “not a nice thing to do” and that Lively was in “a bad mood.”
“I was just feeling let this be over as soon as possible so I can leave this room because it was so uncomfortable. It was kind of an out of body experience, I couldn’t really grasp what was happening,” Flaa said.
“I went through my mind, ‘What did I say? Did I do anything in appropriate? Why are they acting like this?’ It was a very stressful situation. It was awful.”
As for an apology itself, Flaa stated, “What I’ve learnt in Hollywood is no one apologizes.”
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“Is it not ok to congratulate someone on their pregnancy or to ask another woman about costumes she is wearing in a film? Let me know what you think in the comments.”
She later added on Instagram, “Thank you to all you wonderful people out there who have sent me so many messages with support after I posted this interview. I am truly touched.”
Lively has also come under fire for her marketing ofIt Ends With Us, with fans branding the approach to a domestic abuse storyline “tone deaf.”
The star hasn’t commented on Flaa’s interview or any rumors regarding thenew movie.
It Ends With Us is in cinemas now. Find out more about Lively’s role asLady Deadpoolor her husband’s movieDeadpool & Wolverine. You can also check outnew movies streaming.
Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
