Blake Lively has long been Hollywood’s golden girl, often celebrated for her charming demeanor, her role as a devoted wife, and her seemingly perfect life. However, a series of revelations from her former co-stars are pulling back the curtain on the darker side of the actress. For years, Lively has been able to hide her mean girl tendencies behind her friendship with A-listers like Taylor Swift and her seemingly picture-perfect marriage to Ryan Reynolds. But now, former colleagues from her most famous roles are coming forward to expose her manipulative and petty behavior.

At first glance, Blake Lively seems to have it all — a successful career, a picture-perfect family, and a loyal friend group. However, those who have worked closely with her know a different side. From her time on Gossip Girl to her more recent projects, Lively has been accused of sabotaging co-stars’ careers, spreading rumors, and creating a toxic work environment. Her former Gossip Girl co-star, Penn Badgley, was one of the first to raise concerns about Lively’s behavior on set.

Reports claim that Blake was behind the on-set tension during their time filming the hit series. According to sources, Blake spread false rumors about Penn to the rest of the cast, leading them to treat him as an outsider. It wasn’t until the cast got to know Penn better that they realized he wasn’t the person Blake had painted him to be. This manipulation reportedly took a toll on Penn’s career, as Lively’s influence in Hollywood seemed to overshadow his efforts, with many wondering if he had been blacklisted because of her actions.

But the drama doesn’t stop there. Lively’s relationship with her A Simple Favor co-star Anna Kendrick was also marked by tension. Reports from the film’s press tour revealed that Blake held a grudge against Anna for a seemingly innocuous comment she made about Taylor Swift back in 2016. Lively, ever the protector of her “Dragon” friend, retaliated by trying to make Anna’s life difficult on set, often putting her down during interviews and creating a palpable rift between them.

The situation only escalated when Lively’s “bestie” Taylor Swift got involved. Insiders claim that Blake used her influence to manipulate Anna’s public image, making her seem like the villain in an already stressful press tour. According to multiple sources, Blake’s behavior behind the scenes was unbearable, causing unnecessary tension among the cast.

Another co-star who found herself on the receiving end of Blake’s petty tactics was Leighton Meester, Blake’s on-screen best friend from Gossip Girl. Despite their characters’ close friendship, sources close to the show have revealed that Blake and Leighton had a strained relationship. Executive producer Joshua Safran admitted that while they weren’t outright enemies, they were far from the best friends they portrayed on screen. Blake, described as outgoing and extroverted, often made insensitive jokes, and her mean-spirited comments about Leighton’s personal life reportedly left a sour taste among the cast.

Blake’s diva behavior didn’t just stop at Gossip Girl. On the set of It Ends With Us, another of her recent projects, Blake’s power plays continued. Tensions with co-star Justin Baldoni were palpable throughout the press tour, with many fans noticing Blake’s overt attempts to overshadow Justin and claim the spotlight for herself. Even worse, Blake used her relationship with Ryan Reynolds to manipulate the film’s script and bully Justin into accepting unwanted changes. The result? A disastrous premiere where Justin and his team were relegated to the background, while Blake basked in the limelight.

While Blake Lively continues to dominate the Hollywood scene, the increasing number of testimonies from those she has worked with paints a troubling picture of a woman who is willing to sabotage her colleagues for the sake of her own success. Whether it’s manipulating a cast, putting down a co-star, or using her friendships as shields, Blake’s true colors are slowly being revealed. Fans and insiders alike are now seeing that behind the flawless smile and public persona, there may be a much darker side to the actress who once seemed like Hollywood’s darling.