Beyonce and Blake Lively both attended the Met Gala on Monday, but their interactions with staff have drawn contrasting reactions. Beyonce was praised for her polite and sweet demeanor, while Blake faced backlash after footage showed her seemingly snapping at assistants.
Beyonce's Gracious Approach
This was Beyonce's first Met Gala appearance in a decade, and she attended with her daughter Blue Ivy Carter. In a captured moment, Beyonce smiled at helpers adjusting her Olivier Rousteing dress cape. Lip reader Jackie G revealed Beyonce said, "Does it look alright? Thank you." She then asked for assistance with Blue Ivy's dress so they could pose together, adding, "You look beautiful baby!" She also beckoned husband Jay-Z for photos and expressed pride in Blue Ivy. Fans praised her kindness, with one commenting, "She's so polite and sweet with her staff." Others admired her motherly affection, noting, "A doting mama is such a flex."
Blake Lively's Controversial Moment
Blake Lively's red carpet appearance sparked criticism after a video showed her interacting with staff struggling to manage her dress train. As four helpers attempted to unfurl the train, Blake turned and gestured, appearing to instruct them to let the dress drag. Three staff stepped back, leaving one, whom Blake seemed to wave off. Some fans interpreted this as a snap, with one saying, "No one has ever looked more like they were about to CC HR on the red carpet." Another added, "The dress said couture. The energy said 'per my last email.'" However, others defended her, suggesting she was simply delegating. Once her train was fixed, Blake smiled and thanked the staff. The Mirror contacted Blake's representatives for comment.
Blake's Legal Settlement
Blake's surprise Met Gala appearance came hours after she and It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni settled their lawsuit. Blake sued Justin and his production company in late 2024; he countersued for defamation and extortion. In a rare joint statement, they said, "Raising awareness and making a meaningful impact for domestic violence survivors is a goal we stand behind. We hope this brings closure and allows all to move forward in peace." The settlement terms were undisclosed.
