The journalist who called out Blake Lively over an “uncomfortable” sit-down has named the celebrity who was, on the other hand, “the most wonderful person” to interview. Last week, Norwegian journalist, Kjersti Flaa, posted a clip of a 2016 interview with Lively , which made her “want to quit” her job. Flaa was met with huge support from viewers who criticised the Gossip Girl star for being “rude”.
In a new video posted on Monday (19 August), the reporter thanked people who had been sending her supportive messages. She said that people who “bullied” and had “mean girl energy” should be called out in Hollywood and held to account. She then went on to reveal that it was the “sweet” actor Kirsten Stewart who “saved” the day following her disastrous chat with Lively.
The interviews were in promotion of the 2016 film Café Society , directed by Woody Allen, in which Lively starred opposite Parker Poesy and Stewart. “I want to shout out Kristen Stewart who was the person I interviewed after the horrific incident, and she was the most wonderful, wonderful person to interview,” Flaa said. “She saved my day, you know I was terrified walking into that interview because I had just experienced what I had, so for her to just treat me like, she was so sweet.
So, I’m happy I interviewed her afterwards.” Many questioned why Flaa had shared the clip so many years after the interview was first conducted, particularly as it emerged just as Lively had b.