Blake Lively has confronted some on-line backlash just lately amid the It Ends With Us press tour, however her sister Robyn Lively has come to her protection.

The 52-year-old actress took to Instagram on Sunday, August 25, to have fun Blake’s birthday. She captioned the put up, “That’s my birthday queen right there! I love this girl—my sister, my best friend, my little piggyback buddy! You are one of the best humans I know. HAPPY birthday, sissy britches!” The put up rapidly drew festive feedback, with many wishing Blake a contented birthday, together with one consumer who talked about the latest criticism she has confronted on-line.

“Blake is a lovely human being! I hope she knows that the multitudes of people who love her far outweigh the negative voices. Happy Birthday, Blake!” the consumer wrote. Robyn responded to the remark, saying, “Thank you for this.”

The Gossip Girl alum has been within the highlight on social media over the previous few weeks on account of her sarcastic remarks in previous interviews. For occasion, when congratulated on her being pregnant by an interviewer, Blake sarcastically returned the identical remark, which some discovered pointless. Additionally, throughout a press junket for It Ends With Us, a movie addressing home violence, Blake made a joke that sparked additional criticism.

Blake’s co-star, Brandon Sklenar, addressed the controversy on Instagram, saying, “Vilifying women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what the film is about.”

Adding to the strain, rumors have circulated a couple of feud between Blake and her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. It’s speculated that the 40-year-old actor, who additionally directed the movie, felt he didn’t have as a lot inventive management as he needed on account of Blake’s affect as a producer. Reportedly, her husband Ryan Reynolds additionally contributed concepts, together with a script for a scene impressed by Colleen Hoover’s e book.

An insider instructed Us Weekly, “There were two camps on the film—team Blake and team Justin… This creative struggle set the tone for the negative experience behind the scenes and led to them not speaking anymore.”