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As tensions rise and the internet buzzes with theories 🤯💬, Freedman's confirmation has only added more fuel to the fire 🔥. Is Ryan just a concerned husband, or is there more to his role in this Hollywood storm? 🌪️👀 Stay tuned—this story is far from over!
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00:00There's a lot of controversy right now with, like, being on the Time 100.
00:03It's a ridiculous joke. She shouldn't be there. She has no influence over anything.
00:07Right. I mean...
00:09My life was influenced most by my mother, sitting here tonight,
00:13Willie Elaine McAlpin.
00:16Oh, Rick's mother!
00:18This is, again, one of the dumbest PR moves.
00:22Just a woman who was in denial, attempting to gaslight the entire world,
00:27who was witnessing what's actually happening.
00:29Ha ha! Yeah! It's for Justin!
00:34She has no influence over anyone.
00:36Those were Megyn Kelly's exact words when asked about Blake Lively at the Time 100 Gala.
00:42This wasn't a subtle critique or a carefully worded disagreement.
00:46It was a complete dismissal of Lively's career and public impact.
00:50But why would Kelly take such a harsh and public stance against Lively at an event
00:54meant to celebrate achievement and influence?
00:56The answer goes beyond red carpet rivalry.
00:59Kelly's comments were just the beginning of a much deeper and more serious accusation.
01:04She accused Lively of misusing the Me Too movement,
01:07a claim that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood.
01:10It's an allegation that questions not just Lively's reputation,
01:13but her integrity and intentions.
01:15And it's left many asking a pressing question,
01:18what does Kelly know that the public does not?
01:20She launched a fake Me Too allegation against him,
01:24and she's lived to regret doing it because virtually every allegation she has made has fallen apart.
01:30And so for her to be honored for doing that,
01:31to try to ruin a man over absolutely nothing, is a scandal.
01:34And obviously they're looking for big stars to come here and generate pages on their magazines,
01:40but that was very wrong.
01:41The glitz and glamour of the Time 100 Gala quickly turned into something far more contentious
01:47when Megyn Kelly broke from the usual script of celebrity civility.
01:51What would prompt a respected journalist to publicly denounce a beloved Hollywood figure
01:56like Blake Lively at one of the most high-profile events of the year?
01:59When Kelly arrived on the red carpet everything seemed routine.
02:04Cameras flashed reporters called out questions and it looked like just another glamorous evening
02:08in New York City.
02:10But when a Daily Mail reporter casually asked who she was most excited to see Kelly delivered
02:15anything but a polite response.
02:17She launched into a scathing critique that left those nearby stunned,
02:21she said simply and clearly that Blake Lively should not be at the event.
02:26That she had no influence over anyone.
02:28That it was a ridiculous joke.
02:30These were not offhand comments or something whispered behind closed doors.
02:34They were deliberate and spoken directly to the press ensuring they would be picked up
02:38and widely shared.
02:40What made the moment even more baffling was that just minutes earlier Kelly had mentioned
02:44wanting a selfie with Lively.
02:47She even joked that both Lively and Meghan Markle had given her countless hours of content.
02:52The contradiction was striking.
02:54Why express admiration one moment and then turn around and publicly criticize someone so harshly
03:00the next it was like asking for an autograph and then tearing it up in front of the person
03:04who signed it.
03:05The timing of Kelly's comments made them even more impactful.
03:09While Lively was inside the venue likely mingling with fellow honorees and enjoying her recognition
03:14Kelly was outside directly undermining the reason she was being celebrated.
03:18Imagine being honored at a prestigious event only to discover that a prominent media figure
03:24is telling reporters you are undeserving of the recognition in real time.
03:28Most celebrities follow an unspoken rule at events like these.
03:32Even if tensions or rivalries exist criticisms are usually kept private or reserved for carefully
03:37controlled interviews later.
03:40Rarely if ever do public takedowns occur at the very event meant to celebrate the person
03:44being criticized.
03:46That is what made Kelly's comments so jarring.
03:49What stands out most is the calculated nature of her remarks.
03:53This was no accidental slip or private conversation caught on a hot mic.
03:58Kelly knew exactly what she was doing and who she was speaking to.
04:02Her choice of words and the timing of her statement suggest she had a purpose that went beyond
04:06a simple opinion.
04:08In a room full of compliments and public praise Kelly chose direct confrontation.
04:12While others were offering congratulations she was openly questioning whether Lively even
04:17deserved to be there.
04:19Her comment about Lively having no influence was not just a jab at her celebrity status.
04:25It was the opening move in a broader and more damaging narrative.
04:29Kelly's red carpet critique was not the end of the story.
04:32It marked the beginning of a series of far more serious accusations.
04:37What started as a public challenge to Lively's relevance quickly escalated into a deeper
04:42attack on her integrity and character.
04:44The fallout would soon move far beyond fashion and fame into the realm of reputational damage
04:50and moral judgment.
04:51So much to say about the last two years of my life but tonight is not the forum.
04:56So does that mean she's going to do an Oprah interview?
04:58Oh my god bring it on.
04:59What I will speak to separately is the feeling of being a woman who has a voice today.
05:04Sorry I keep interrupting but I got out of commentary and I'm so sick of her saying
05:09a woman who has a voice today as if she didn't have a voice previously.
05:13Girl you have one of the loudest voices I've seen in Hollywood.
05:16You stole the entire damn movie from Justin.
05:20You threatened him.
05:21I will not promote this unless I get this.
05:22I will not do this unless you get that.
05:24I will not sign that until I get this.
05:26You have the biggest voice I've seen.
05:28I've watched far too many interviews.
05:30You're all about authorship and getting your way.
05:32So don't you dare keep trying to play like you are a woman that doesn't have a voice.
05:36And since I could speak because of the pain, caution, and fight of the many women who have
05:42paved the way and the men who stood beside them.
05:46Oh thank you all women for allowing me to take this man's movie and be a mean girl and
05:52do whatever I want.
05:53Thank you women.
05:54I hope you're proud of me now.
05:56Are you proud women?
05:57Let me know in the comments as you're watching.
05:59Millions I will never know the name of because every life, every act, big or small, affects
06:05another.
06:07Before I say more, I want to warn that I will speak about tonight covers trauma, so please
06:11feel free to step away at me.
06:14Yeah, just leave the gala.
06:15Go into the lobby, I guess.
06:16And sorry, because I got to share a story to help my PR.
06:19My life was influenced most by my mother, sitting here tonight, Willie Elaine McAlpin.
06:27Oh, Rick's mother!
06:29Oh, I don't know what's worse, when celebrities need affection or when they need to have now
06:33their parents get affection.
06:35She's an eternal optimist and she's always leaving me messages, hooping and hollering and
06:40saying, well, life's just a bowl of cherries.
06:43It's true, always.
06:44And she'll get your number tonight and she'll leave you those messages, so please be warned.
06:48Oh my god, steer clear.
06:52Steer clear, people.
06:53But at her urging and her unwavering bravery, she wanted me to share with you that she is
06:59a survivor of the worst crimes someone can commit against a woman.
07:03She's using the Time 100 Gala to reveal this?
07:11Girl, did you forget you had a whole movie about this that you refused to talk about?
07:16That literally, someone's like, what do people do if they have this and they want to talk
07:20about the subject matter?
07:20Oh, they can get my social security number or my location share, I don't know, like,
07:25you did everything in your power to avoid this topic and you had a mom who went through
07:30it and now you're dropping it out during this whole drama that's backfired on you and you
07:36thought this is the time and place and how convenient that People Magazine's there with
07:41their iPhone to catch and post this this evening.
07:45Oh my god, this is ridiculous.
07:47I've watched her conceal her raw and undeserved shame my entire life.
07:54So as her daughter, being asked to share this today is monumental.
07:59Thanks, mom, for giving me your moment so I can look like a victim through you.
08:04This is like when Amber took her assistance to Tori.
08:07You guys remember?
08:08I didn't think she could get worse, but I am speechless.
08:14We name it, we change it.
08:15Just as our fellow Time 100 honoree, the incredible Giselle Pellicoe put it to every woman who
08:22understood, it's not for us to have shame, it's for them.
08:26Kelly's comments shifted from typical celebrity criticism to something far more serious when
08:31she uttered four words that shook Hollywood at its core fake Me Too allegation.
08:35While calling someone talentless might sting their reputation accusing them of manipulating a movement
08:41designed to protect vulnerable women crosses into career-destroying territory, the Me Too
08:47movement is not just another social media moment.
08:50It has served as a vital platform that gave countless survivors the strength to speak up
08:55about abuse and injustice.
08:56So when Kelly publicly accused Blake Lively of launching a false Me Too allegation against
09:02her co-star Justin Baldoni she was no longer just questioning Lively's fame or talent.
09:07She was questioning her integrity and moral compass.
09:11What makes Kelly's accusation especially powerful is the directness of her language.
09:16She did not imply or speculate.
09:18She stated outright that Lively has lived to regret making those claims and that nearly every
09:23allegation she made has fallen apart.
09:26This was not gossip.
09:27It was a pointed accusation suggesting deliberate fabrication of serious claims for personal or
09:33professional gain.
09:34The stakes in such a situation are incredibly high.
09:38False allegations do not just impact the accused.
09:41They also damage the credibility of actual victims and can make it harder for others to come forward.
09:47Kelly's own background adds further weight to her words.
09:50As someone who publicly challenged workplace harassment during her time at Fox News she
09:55speaks from experience.
09:57She understands both the courage required to speak up and the harm that comes when trust
10:01in that process is undermined.
10:04What also stands out is the certainty with which Kelly made these claims.
10:08She presented them not as opinion but as fact.
10:11That kind of bold public statement invites legal and professional scrutiny and suggests she
10:16believes she has evidence or information to back it up.
10:18The tension between Lively and Baldoni regarding their film It Ends With Us has been quietly
10:24escalating for months.
10:26But by framing the conflict through the lens of Me Too Kelly has turned what might have
10:30been viewed as standard creative disagreements into something far more troubling.
10:34She is not just pointing to a personal or professional clash.
10:38She is raising the possibility that a major actress exploited a deeply important movement
10:43for her own benefit.
10:44In Hollywood rivalries over roles ego or artistic direction are common.
10:49Accusations of fabricating allegations of misconduct belong to an entirely different category.
10:55If what Kelly is saying proves to be accurate the impact on Lively's public image could be
11:00permanent.
11:01Her personal brand has been built on being authentic relatable and supportive of women's voices.
11:06A claim like this cuts directly against that identity.
11:11Kelly's accusations challenge more than Lively's character.
11:14They force fans and the public to ask whether the persona Blake Lively presents aligns with
11:19the reality behind the scenes.
11:21This is no longer just a feud between two celebrities.
11:25It is a serious allegation that strikes at the core of trust credibility and how movements like
11:30Me Too are represented in the media.
11:32By suggesting that Lively used Me Too for personal gain Kelly is not only criticizing her actions
11:38in this specific case.
11:40She is accusing her of betraying the people and principles the movement was created to support.
11:45The implications go far beyond any one project or personality and speak to the broader dangers
11:51of using social justice for personal leverage.
11:53On a drive-by on the ops.
11:55Is this why Brian was pissed off last night?
11:58Now, if you haven't seen my video that I did about the whole gala and the speech she gave,
12:03I found a clip where Ryan is pretty pissed off and it looks like at Blake.
12:08Like, you got to watch it.
12:09Maybe I'm interpreting it wrong, but a lot of you agree with that.
12:13But let's listen to what our good sis, Megan Kelly, has to say because it is absolutely hilarious.
12:18So who are you most looking forward to seeing tonight?
12:22Well, I'm definitely hoping for some sort of a selfie in the distance with both Blake Lively
12:27and Meghan Markle since they've provided me with so many hours of content.
12:31There's a lot of controversy right now with Blake being on the Time 100 list.
12:36It's a ridiculous joke.
12:37She shouldn't be there.
12:38She has no influence over anything.
12:40Right.
12:40I mean, what do you think of when you read headlines, like, every day about writing children?
12:46I mean, I think she launched a fake Me Too allegation against him,
12:50and she's lived to regret doing it because virtually every allegation she has made has fallen apart.
12:56And so for her to be honored for doing that, to try to ruin a man over absolutely nothing, is a scandal.
13:01Yeah.
13:01And obviously they're looking for big stars to come here and generate pages on their magazines,
13:07but that was very wrong.
13:08Right.
13:08Are you going to, like, be avoiding her inside because she's expected to be here with Ryan?
13:14I have a feeling she's going to be avoiding me.
13:17I won't be avoiding anybody.
13:18I'm good.
13:21And what do you think of, like, her new movie, Another Simple Favor?
13:24People are saying she's feuding with Hannah.
13:26Like, do you believe that?
13:28I couldn't care less, but I do care when people bastardize Me Too allegations against, you know,
13:34people who don't deserve it.
13:35And I think, you know, notwithstanding the fact that they can lawyer up with very powerful PR people and lawyers and so on,
13:43we have to be very clear-eyed on what looks real and what doesn't and call it out when it isn't.
13:47Otherwise, no one who's actual, you know, actually experienced these things is going to be believed.
13:52And what do you think of Hugh Jackman and Taylor Swift being dragged into this?
13:57Like, do you think it's unfair or...?
13:59Well, I mean, look, either Taylor Swift is her dragon or she isn't.
14:02I don't know.
14:03That's what Blake Lively says, so I guess I'll have to take her at her word, even though I really shouldn't.
14:07So if I were Taylor, I'd speak out about it.
14:09Obviously, she's reportedly distanced herself from Blake Lively.
14:12Kelly's attack on Blake Lively opens a much larger conversation about the integrity of the entire Time 100 ecosystem.
14:21What many consider a prestigious gala meant to celebrate authentic influence is according to Kelly actually a sophisticated marketing machine disguised as journalism.
14:30This is not just about one actress being named to the list.
14:33It raises questions about the foundation of how our culture measures influence in an era focused on celebrity.
14:40Kelly did not hold back.
14:42She called the Time 100 an exercise in stroking and cultivating advertisers and claimed it is a commercial production hiding behind a trusted media brand.
14:51Time magazine has long built its reputation on serious journalism.
14:55But Kelly believes the brand is now trading journalistic credibility for celebrity appeal and advertiser revenue.
15:02In her view, the gala is less about honoring truly impactful people and more about creating a system where celebrities get recognition and time gets viral content and profit.
15:13To illustrate the disconnect Kelly compared Blake Lively with Olympic champion Simone Biles.
15:18Biles has redefined gymnastics spoken out against abuse and inspired others by prioritizing mental health.
15:25Lively by contrast is known mainly for her fashion her marriage to Ryan Reynolds and a recent controversial movie promotion.
15:33This contrast forces an important question.
15:36Is the Time 100 list recognizing real world impact or simply rewarding those with the largest online following?
15:43Are we honoring people who change lives or those who attract the most attention online?
15:48Kelly's critique matters because she understands how media works.
15:51As someone with insider experience she sees how editorial choices are often influenced by financial interests.
15:59Her argument goes beyond Time magazine.
16:01It challenges the broader system of how we define influence in 2024.
16:06When Blake Lively appears on the same list as scientists' human rights leaders and global changemakers Kelly believes it sends a confusing message.
16:14It risks turning influence into a popularity contest and weakening the meaning behind such recognition.
16:21Many in the media world have long suspected that celebrity appeal often outweighs genuine impact on these kinds of lists.
16:28But Kelly's direct comments have transformed that quiet suspicion into a public conversation.
16:33She suggests that one of the most respected institutions in journalism may now be prioritizing profits over principles.
16:41In the end Kelly's criticism of Lively points to a deeper issue.
16:46It is not just about one name on a list.
16:48It is about a media system that often values attention over substance.
16:53The Time 100 according to Kelly gives the impression that all honorees are equally important when that is rarely the case.
16:59Time magazine's reputation was built on integrity and thoughtful reporting.
17:04Kelly believes it is now being used to attract advertisers and celebrity buzz rather than highlight real influence.
17:11And that shift could change how the public understands and values true impact in our culture.
17:16And Ryan and her mother decided to attend the Time 100 gala.
17:22There they are.
17:22I gotta be honest.
17:23They are trying so hard.
17:24All these photos are just so ridiculous.
17:27Look at the gown.
17:27This photo really took the cake for me.
17:30And I don't know if you noticed over here.
17:32Who is this woman?
17:34She is my spirit animal because she wants nothing to do with this malarkey.
17:40She's like, oh God, get me out of here.
17:43Now this one right here, you're going to see in a second.
17:45That's Leslie Sloan.
17:46There she is.
17:47Here's my hero.
17:48Whoever, I don't know who that is, but I love her stone face.
17:51And there's Leslie Sloan, which we get it for the first time.
17:53She doesn't tend to like to be in the press, but we're going to put her in the press.
17:57There she is with Blake's mother, Ryan, on the red carpet as they get ready for photo ops, having a good time.
18:04Look how much fun they are having at the red carpet event because, you know, that's what couples who are suffering with traumatic, you know, crippling fear and harassment do is they go out and smile for cameras and act like there's nothing happening.
18:19You know, Ryan looks terrified.
18:22Like Ryan genuinely stuck between these women.
18:26All a PR stunt.
18:29I'm like uncomfortable.
18:31I'm visibly uncomfortable watching them sort of force themselves through events.
18:34So we were all out.