Blake Lively reportedly showcased “signs of discomfort” at the Met Gala, as per a body language expert. The Gossip Girl star made a stylish appearance at the Met Gala a couple of hours after news broke that Lively had reached a lawsuit settlement with former co-star Justin Baldoni.
Blake Lively’s body language at Met Gala decoded by expert
Behavior analyst Traci Brown decoded Blake Lively’s body language at the Met Gala. As per Brown, Lively displayed a “reserved sadness” and “signs of discomfort” at the high-fashion event last night. Brown revealed to Page Six, “Primarily, she’s radiating happiness with that big open-mouth smile. And in a couple of other moments, we see a closed-mouth smile that doesn’t quite reach all the way to her eyes.”
Brown continued, “There’s a reserved sadness there. Could these be a reflection of the settlement? Absolutely. Could it be something else? Yes.” Brown believes the Gossip Girl star is reeling under the heavy impact of the two-year-long legal battle with Baldoni, and it showed in her expressions at the event. “It wouldn’t be too far of a leap to guess we’re seeing some reflections about the settlement,” the analyst added.
A second body language expert, Darren Stanton, also weighed in on the 38-year-old actress’ Met Gala appearance. Stanton remarked, “Blake Lively appears to be projecting confidence, with her hands on her hips to make herself appear larger — a classic body language signal of self-assurance. However, there are subtle signs of discomfort we can see in the footage.”
Stanton noted that Lively’s smiles were “inconsistent” and did not align well with her body language. He also added that she lacked signs of “genuine happiness.” The body language expert explained, “She seems slightly tense in the moment — not angry, but not as calm as we typically see her.”
Stanton also pointed out that The Shallows star tried to assert control, authority, and dominance. However, her body language and facial expressions did not match her intentions. He said, “She feels a sense of control or authority in the moment. Yet, her facial expressions are giving mixed messages, almost as if she wants to say something but is holding back.”
Originally reported by Anwaya Mane on Mandatory
