Hollywood is no stranger to scandals, but the latest drama involving Blake Lively is heating up in a way we haven’t seen before. Jennifer Garner, long regarded as America’s sweetheart, is finally breaking her silence about Blake’s role in the breakdown of her marriage to Ben Affleck. The details are shocking, and as more A-listers chime in with their own stories, it’s becoming clear that Blake Lively’s reputation may not be as squeaky clean as she’s led us to believe.

The Beginning of the Drama: The Town and the Affair Rumors

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were once the golden couple of Hollywood. Married for nearly a decade with three children, they seemed to have it all. But everything changed when Blake Lively entered the picture in 2010. Blake, at the time a 23-year-old rising star, was cast as Ben’s love interest in the movie The Town, which he was both directing and starring in. As their on-screen chemistry sizzled, whispers began to surface about a possible off-screen romance.

It didn’t help that Ben and Blake were seen getting cozy during interviews, sparking intense speculation. While Jennifer tried to keep things together for the sake of their family, the evidence seemed to pile up. Her suspicions turned into frustration, especially when, in 2014, she forbade Ben from taking a movie role simply because it meant he would have to work with Blake again. This wasn’t just about being petty—it was a woman who had deep trust issues after witnessing the closeness between her husband and another woman.

The Ripple Effect: Other Hollywood Stars Chime In

Jennifer’s grievances with Blake aren’t unique. Other high-profile figures have shared their own experiences with the Gossip Girl star. Most notably, Scarlett Johansson, who was married to Ryan Reynolds when Blake entered the picture on the set of Green Lantern in 2010. Sources claim that Ryan and Blake became quite cozy behind the scenes, even leaving their trailers together to sneak away to hotel rooms. Within a month of their close bond being exposed, Ryan and Scarlett announced their divorce.

Scarlett has remained silent in public about Blake but has reportedly avoided any interactions with her since, cementing Blake’s reputation as someone who destroys relationships. This isn’t the first time Blake’s romantic relationships have been questioned. Her short-lived relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio in 2011 ended after Blake reportedly became too intense, sending Leo pictures of a Barbie doll to keep the mood light. Insiders say Leo quickly distanced himself from Blake after their breakup.

Blake’s Alleged Mockery of Kate Middleton

Blake’s controversies extend beyond her romantic entanglements. In 2017, when Kate Middleton faced backlash over a photoshopped family photo, Blake took to Instagram in what many saw as a mockery. Posting a heavily edited photo of herself with a sarcastic caption, Blake seemed to poke fun at the royal family’s PR nightmare. While Kate handled the situation with grace, Blake’s timing was seen as callous, and many speculated that her post was a calculated move to promote her own business ventures.

Behind the Scenes: Feuds with Co-Stars

Blake has reportedly clashed with several of her co-stars throughout her career. The tension between her and Leighton Meester, her co-star on Gossip Girl, is well-documented, with sources claiming that the two barely tolerated each other off-screen. This bad blood even resulted in Blake being left off the guest list for Leighton’s wedding to Adam Brody. Similarly, while working on A Simple Favor with Anna Kendrick, Blake was reportedly seen as high-maintenance and difficult, with Anna opting not to promote the film on social media and skipping promotional events where Blake would be present.

Blake’s reputation for creating tension with colleagues continues to follow her, and with her recent legal battles with Justin Baldoni over It Ends with Us, it seems that the cracks in her carefully crafted image are beginning to show. Insiders have pointed out that Blake’s behavior—manipulative and controlling—has caught up with her in a very public way.

The Fallout: A Career in Jeopardy?

As Jennifer Garner, Scarlett Johansson, and many others in Hollywood are speaking out about their negative experiences with Blake, her reputation is beginning to take a hit. No longer seen as the darling of Hollywood, Blake’s public image is now under serious scrutiny. While Jennifer has moved on to a stable career and relationship, Blake is left facing a reputation that is increasingly hard to defend.

Blake’s pattern of behavior—stealing husbands, feuding with co-stars, and mocking the struggles of others—raises the question: Is she really the innocent, wholesome starlet we thought she was? Or has she been playing a long con, building a career at the expense of others? The truth is slowly unraveling, and only time will tell if Blake can salvage her career and mend the broken relationships she’s left behind.

As for Jennifer, she seems to be thriving. Despite the pain from her past, she’s found happiness in her career and personal life, while Blake’s past actions seem to be catching up with her. The question now is whether Blake will ever acknowledge her missteps, or continue to portray herself as the victim. Only time will tell.