A deaf lip reader has analysed Blake Lively's interactions with ushers at the 2026 Met Gala, suggesting the actress displayed genuine courtesy. In videos from the event, Lively is seen handing over her bag and asking for her dress to be fluffed, with her words interpreted as polite and appreciative.
Jacquelyn Gonzalez, a deaf digital creator known as tismejackieg on TikTok, posted the clips online. In one, Lively says: 'Thank you. Can I give you... oh wait, can I just give you this for one second? Thank you.' In another, she tells ushers: 'You guys can just leave it that way if you want. It'll trail behind me.'
Lively also reportedly said: 'Do you mind fluffing that? I'm so sorry. Perfect. Perfect. That's great. Thank you.' She added: 'Sorry. They work so hard. I have to make it nice.' Finally, smiling, she said: 'I'll be there soon. I'm standing all over this thing.'
Fans commented positively, with one saying: 'Why do people hate on her? I don’t get it.' Another added: 'Blake Lively is one of the sweetest ladies.' One user who met her in a shop recalled: 'She was a regular shopper at my old store and was really nice to us.'
