Title: Blake Lively and Megyn Kelly Clash in Epic Red Carpet Showdown at TIME100 Gala

This version retains the core conflict ("Clash"), emphasizes the dramatic nature ("Epic Red Carpet Showdown"), and correctly formats the event name ("TIME100 Gala") while streamlining the language for impact.

Blake Lively Faces Megyn Kelly’s Fury at TIME100 Gala Amid Legal Drama
(Images: Blake Lively in a red gown; Megyn Kelly on the red carpet; Ryan Reynolds and Blake posing together)

Blake Lively’s inclusion in TIME’s 2024 Most Influential People list sparked sharp criticism from conservative commentator Megyn Kelly at the TIME100 Gala in New York. The actress, 37, attended the event with husband Ryan Reynolds, though Kelly lambasted her presence, calling it a “scandal” due to Lively’s ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni.

Legal Battle Heats Up
Kelly accused Lively of weaponizing #MeToo allegations, stating, “She’s launched a fake Me Too allegation against [Baldoni]… virtually every claim has fallen apart.” Baldoni has denied Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit and filed a $400M defamation countersuit against her, Reynolds, and her publicist. Recent court filings also allege Lively conspired with Baldoni’s ex-publicist, Stephanie Jones, to leak sensitive texts from his current publicist, Jennifer Abel. Bizarrely, Jones reportedly used “psychic readings” to claim Abel was an “alcoholic” and “gambling addict,” which Abel called baseless.

(Image: Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively on set)

Red Carpet Tensions
Lively, radiant in a red off-the-shoulder gown, ignored the drama on the carpet, posing alongside Reynolds (in a classic tuxedo) and her mother, Elaine, who wore a flapper-inspired black dress. Kelly, in a sleeveless red dress, doubled down on her critique, telling DailyMail.com TIME chose Lively for “publicity,” not merit. “It’s very wrong to legitimize her,” she said, referencing her own #MeToo experiences at Fox News.

(Image: Megyn Kelly speaking to press; Blake and Ryan at the gala)

Blake’s Speech and Star-Studded Night
During her speech, Lively alluded to her struggles, calling the honor “surreal” in a time when “anger” dominates. She praised her mother, Elaine, a survivor of assault, for finding strength through another survivor’s story. Meanwhile, A-listers like Scarlett Johansson (in a black halter dress), Demi Moore (cream satin gown), and Serena Williams (edgy shredded dress) turned heads.

(Images: Scarlett Johansson; Demi Moore; Serena Williams)

Conclusion
As legal battles rage, Lively’s TIME100 spot remains contentious. Kelly vowed to “call out” false claims, while Lively focused on her message of resilience. The gala’s glitz couldn’t overshadow the simmering feud, leaving fans and critics alike watching for the next twist.

(Image: Blake delivering her speech; group photo of attendees)

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