Blake Lively allegedly called 'unpleasant' to work with by former 'Gossip Girl' extra: 'Would burp and fart’ on set

Rossella Rago, host of Cooking with Nonna, accused Blake Lively of being difficult to work with during her time as a Gossip Girl extra. She claimed Lively was 'horrendous,' blamed co-star Justin Baldoni unfairly, and shared an awkward incident involving Lively between takes.In a TikTok, Rossella Rago claimed that Blake Lively behaved poorly on set, often acting as if others should tolerate her unprofessional behavior. Rago also mentioned that when Lively started dating Ryan Reynolds after her brief relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio in 2011, Reynolds appeared to be completely devoted to her.

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Rossella Rago mentioned that Blake Lively struggles when she isn't the center of attention, hinting at tensions with Justin Baldoni. This follows an ongoing legal battle where Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and a smear campaign, while Baldoni countersued her and Ryan Reynolds for $400 million, citing extortion, defamation, and privacy violations.Rossella Rago, who worked as an extra on all six seasons of Gossip Girl, shared her experience alongside Blake Lively, who played Serena van der Woodsen. Reflecting on Lively's behavior, Rago described her as difficult to work with, attributing it to her early fame as a 19-year-old "nepo baby" with widespread attention.Rago further claimed that Lively seemed to believe she could act however she pleased, without facing criticism. She suggested that Lively struggled with the idea of not being liked and came across as difficult in such situations.Rago alleged that Lively has a history of throwing others under the bus, referencing Justin Baldoni. She criticized Lively for portraying harmless interactions as something more serious, despite footage suggesting otherwise, and expressed disbelief at the situation.Rago recounted an incident with Lively, claiming the actress rarely interacted with extras and often communicated through the director, instructing them to stay quiet or not move. Rago shared that she once gave Lively script notes during a scene, and while Lively thanked her, it came across as exaggerated and forced.Rago alleged that after Lively's breakup with Leonardo DiCaprio, she returned to the set of Gossip Girl in a sour mood, with a demeanor suggesting she didn't want to be approached. However, after Lively began dating Ryan Reynolds, things changed. Rago noted Reynolds' devotion to her, describing it as something everyone deserves.