“She didn’t give us Legally Blonde”: Blake Lively Controversy Snowballs Out of Hand as Reese Witherspoon Gets Caught in the Crossfire Over 1 Controversial Aspect of Her Past
- Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ wedding at Boone Hall has stirred up controversy.
- The plantation’s dark past is a big contrast to the couple’s shiny, perfect image.
- Reese Witherspoon’s 1999 wedding at the plantation has also faced scrutiny.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are the perfect Hollywood pair. Their on-screen chemistry is almost as great as their real-life charm. Their fairytale romance seemed complete with their 2012 wedding at Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina.
Yet, the venue’s history has raised questions, casting a shadow over their perfect union. As the backlash intensifies, even veteran actress Reese Witherspoon has found herself caught in the crossfire.
Reese Witherspoon’s Wedding Controversy Follows Blake Lively’s Backlash
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively‘s choice of Boone Hall Plantation for their wedding in Charleston, South Carolina, with its rough history, has led to quite a bit of criticism. What began as a dream wedding in a picturesque setting quickly became a PR nightmare.
This plantation, where African American slaves once toiled, got a lot of attention as part of a push to rethink how we view historic sites tied to slavery. The plantation’s dark past, filled with real suffering, is a far cry from the couple’s shiny, picture-perfect image.
The hullabaloo over the wedding venue has made people look more closely at Lively and Reynolds—digging into their past actions and statements. While the couple has since apologized (via NBC News) for and pledged to learn from their mistake, the damage to their reputation may be irreparable.
While Lively took most of the flak, other celebrities who had hosted events in similar spots were also dragged into the discussion. Even Reese Witherspoon, who is usually seen as a beloved and positive figure, found herself caught up in the discussion.
LOLOLOLOL!!!! Unfortunately for Blake Lively, she didn’t give us Legally Blonde or Election. She doesn’t have the likability or filmography to withstand public scrutiny I fear! Just money! https://t.co/FrujK654Jn
— Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) August 16, 2024
She tied the knot with Ryan Phillippe at the Old Wide Awake Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 5, 1999. Fun fact: they got hitched just weeks after their movie Cruel Intentions hit the screens. Yes, they were in love—both on and off the screen!
However, the two broke up in 2006 after being married for seven years. Although the controversy surrounding Witherspoon’s wedding hasn’t been as significant as the drama around Lively, it’s still part of the conversation.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s Wedding was Previously Criticized in 2019
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ 2012 wedding photos previously made headlines in 2019, but not for the reasons they might have expected. Sites like Pinterest and The Knot began banning photos from their plantation wedding.
Civil rights group Color of Change had criticized the wedding industry for promoting plantations as beautiful venues while ignoring their grim histories. In response, The Knot stopped showing content that made plantation history seem glamorous.
Pinterest took it a step further by removing existing plantation wedding photos and banning related advertisements, As reported by The Washington Post, a Pinterest spokesperson said in a statement that these places go against the ideas of love and unity that weddings should celebrate.
