Blake Lively's Met Gala attendance aimed to defy retaliation campaign
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Updated · Cosmopolitan · May 8
Blake Lively's Met Gala attendance aimed to defy retaliation campaign
11 articles · Updated · Cosmopolitan · May 8
Lawyer Sigrid McCawley said on 7 May the actor attended hours after settling her It Ends With Us lawsuit with Justin Baldoni.
McCawley said Lively wanted to stand up for herself, avoid being silenced and keep moving forward, while rejecting speculation the appearance was a last-minute strategic move.
Reports said Anna Wintour had invited Lively weeks earlier and seated her at her table, while Lively told Vogue attending marked a confident return since having her fourth child.
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