HOLLYWOOD SCANDAL: Sydney Sweeney Exposes Why Blake Lively Allegedly Blacklisted Her – Is Ryan Reynolds Secretly Smitten?

The Shadow Ban Heard Around Tinseltown

While Sydney Sweeney soared as Hollywood’s rising star (Euphoria, The White Lotus), her career suddenly hit a wall. Shockingly, she revealed Blake Lively—Ryan Reynolds’ wife—quietly orchestrated her “blacklisting” over suspicions about her husband’s closeness to the young actress.

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The Trigger: A Plane Conversation Gone Viral

Mid-Flight Bombshell: In April 2025, Sydney and Ryan shared a flight from Paris after promoting Glass Chapel. A passenger overheard Ryan on a call confessing: “My marriage to Blake is a PR contract. We had four kids to maintain the perfect family image.”
Sydney’s Fallout: Despite her innocence, Sydney was dropped by Netflix, lost her Dior campaign, and was erased from Glass Chapel’s premiere—even as its lead.
Blake’s Alleged Power Move: Insiders claim Blake pressured studios to cut ties with Sydney, leveraging her A-list clout.

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“Too Close for Comfort”: Ryan & Sydney’s Suspicious Vibes

Flirty Promo Tour: During Glass Chapel press events, Ryan lingered near Sydney, laughed excessively, and praised her as “this generation’s finest actress”—a rare gush from the usually reserved star.
Blake’s Fury: US Weekly reported Blake banned Ryan from mentioning Sydney in interviews post-scandal.

 Sydney’s Silent Revenge: Met Gala & New Flame?

Met Gala 2025: Sydney stunned in a sultry black MW Mu gown, posting “Karma is my boyfriend”—a shady nod to Blake.
Brandon Sklenar Linkup: Fans spotted Sydney cozying up to Blake’s ex-co-star at Stagecoach, sparking rumors of a rebound romance.

Hollywood’s Ugly Truth: Power, Lies & Retribution

Bullying or Business?: The scandal exposed how stars like Blake weaponize influence to crush perceived threats—even without proof.
Public Backlash: Fans slammed Blake: “Instead of addressing Ryan, she’s scapegoating a young woman!”
Ryan’s Silence: He avoided the drama, only posting a vague family pic captioned “Grateful for my zoo” (referencing their four kids).

Bottom Line: Reputation vs. Reality

This saga reveals Hollywood’s dark underbelly—where rumors can derail careers overnight. Sydney, caught in a war she didn’t start, now faces the industry’s cruelest test: surviving a blacklist.

“Blake Lively is becoming the villain of her own narrative.” — Critic Kara Warner.