Blake Lively takes a dig at 'Gossip Girl' co-star Leighton Meester's prison birth in old viral video

Blake Lively is currently staying composed amid the ongoing legal issues with Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director of It Ends With Us. However, it's hard to escape from past actions, especially now that they are being highlighted under public scrutiny.
Gossip Girl showcased the complicated friendship between Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) and Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), which, despite appearing friendly on-screen, was reportedly tense off-camera. Recent clips circulating online suggest that Blake Lively might be portrayed as the central issue in their strained relationship during the series.
In a panel discussion that resurfaced on social media, Blake Lively appeared to overshadow Leighton Meester, making several offhand remarks, including a comment about blondes being "more fun" during a conversation about Leighton's character, Blair. The comment seemed irrelevant to the topic at hand and raised eyebrows, contributing to a growing perception of Blake's dominant behaviour.
During the same discussion, Blake Lively made a controversial remark, casually saying, "Well, some of us started in a cage," directed at Leighton Meester. The comment referenced Leighton's difficult past, as she was born in prison due to her parents' involvement in a criminal case. After the audience's cold response, Blake quickly dismissed the comment as a joke.
Blake Lively’s comment about Leighton Meester during a panel discussion, referencing Leighton’s difficult past, was criticized as insensitive. Fans quickly pointed out that it reflected poorly on Blake, with many commenting that her joke came across as mean-spirited rather than humorous. The remark was viewed as a disrespectful dig at Leighton's past struggles.