Blake Lively Issues Emotional Response to Social Media Comment Offering Her 'the Best Compliment of My Life'
After receiving "maybe the best compliment of my life," Blake Lively shared an emotional message of thanks and took the opportunity to praise the women in her life.
The It Ends With Us actress shared photos on Instagram from recent adventures as she promotes her upcoming movie while sharing a long and meaningful response to being called a "crown straightener."
"I got maybe the best compliment of my life after this weekend. Someone on social called me a 'crown straightener'. 'A woman going around straightening all the women’s crowns around her'. It meant so much to me because it’s those invisible things people see that make us all feel best," she began.
She went on to declare, "I learned that we’re all sparkling leaders ??, stronger together, from ALL the women in my life, blood and chosen. I am surrounded by crown straighteners."
Lively mentioned specific women who have made her life better recently, including Colleen Hoover, who wrote the book her movie It Ends With Us is based on, her mother-in-law Tammy Reynolds, makeup artist Vivian Baker, hairstylist Jennifer Yepez, and more.
"This weekend alone was packed with that empowering female energy. When I looked back at these pics, I saw it all in action. And it made me feel so lucky and loved," she concluded.
Friends and fans praised the actress for her work supporting women, with one writing, "We love and celebrate a girls girls ??."
Actress Mary Steenburgen took a moment to say, "People who know you know that your extraordinary exterior doesn’t even compare to your kind, generous and hilarious soul. ??."
Many agreed with the social media user's initial compliment calling Lively a "crown straightener," with more replies like, "Much deserved compliment from what I can see ????," and, "You’re always a ray of light!! Continue to straighten crowns and we will too ??????."
Lively is also known for her many celebrity friendships, especially her relationship with Taylor Swift, as the two have been close for many years. She is still very close with her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars as well, and fans can't get enough of seeing Lively's beautiful friendships.
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