Blake Lively just reminded everyone why she’s one of Hollywood’s most relatable stars. On Sunday, March 30, the actress surprised customers at Rise Doughnuts in Wilton, Connecticut, by stepping behind the counter and serving up sweets.
Fans couldn’t believe their eyes as the Gossip Girl star casually helped out at the local bakery, all while in a fantastic mood. A source revealed that she was in high spirits and mentioned being friends with the shop’s owner. Later, Lively shared a glimpse of her experience on Instagram, posting a picture of an industrial-sized mixer with the caption: “Baking with genius food friends and their kitchen mixer the size of a car. This is what my happy place looks like.”
If you’ve followed Blake Lively on social media, you already know she’s no stranger to the kitchen. The actress frequently shares photos of her homemade treats, from elaborate cakes to custom cupcakes. Earlier this year, her husband Ryan Reynolds even showed off dog-themed cupcakes she had baked, posting a platter of adorable pup-shaped cupcakes on Instagram, complete with a soundtrack of Rosemary Clooney’s classic “How Much Is That Doggie in the Window.” While fans are used to seeing Lively’s baking skills on Instagram, no one expected to see her actually working at a donut shop. But for her, this wasn’t just a publicity stunt – it was a genuine passion project.
As expected, customers at Rise Doughnuts were absolutely stunned to see Blake Lively behind the counter. One father, trying to explain to his young son who she was, hilariously pointed out, “Her husband is Deadpool,” referencing Reynolds’ iconic Marvel character. This moment just proves how effortlessly Blake and Ryan have become one of Hollywood’s most beloved power couples, with their down-to-earth humor and relatable personalities. But while the vibes at the donut shop were sweet and carefree, Lively has been dealing with intense legal battles behind the scenes.
The actress has been embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit related to her 2024 film It Ends With Us. Late last year, Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against director and co-star Justin Baldoni, film producer Jamey Heath, Wayfarer Studios co-founder Steve Sarowitz, and other unnamed parties. She accused them of orchestrating a smear campaign to damage her reputation after she came forward with her claims.
In response, Baldoni fired back with a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, Ryan Reynolds, their publicist Leslie Sloane, Vision PR Inc., and even The New York Times for reporting on Lively’s allegations. The legal battle has been dragging on for months, with no resolution in sight, and the trial is currently scheduled for March 9, 2026, meaning there’s still a long way to go before everything is settled.
Despite the controversy, Blake Lively remains unbothered in public, continuing to focus on her family, career, and passions. She and Ryan Reynolds share four kids – James (10), Inez (8), Betty (5), and Olin (2) – and balancing Hollywood, motherhood, and a legal battle is no easy feat. But Lively seems to be handling it all with grace, even making time to serve donuts on a Sunday. While her legal drama plays out, she isn’t slowing down professionally.
She has several projects in the works, though some have been delayed due to the lawsuit. Fans have also started speculating whether her passion for baking could lead to a business venture of her own – could a Blake Lively food brand be on the horizon? Given her love for all things culinary, it wouldn’t be a surprise.
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