Blake Lively is no stranger to glossy magazine covers and carefully staged paparazzi strolls, but behind the curtain, a very different narrative is emerging. While her Hollywood image has long been polished to perfection—cookies on Instagram, perfect marriage with Ryan Reynolds, red-carpet glamour—her reputation among insiders is far murkier.

Now, one of the industry’s most respected figures, Margot Robbie, is at the center of explosive rumors linking Blake to behind-the-scenes feuds on the set of Barbie. According to insiders, what should have been a celebration of women, unity, and empowerment turned ugly when Blake allegedly tried to turn the pink playground into the Blake Lively show.

The Barbie Casting Battle

Before the world saw Margot Robbie transform into Barbie and Ryan Gosling into Ken, early whispers suggested Blake Lively was in the mix. Her wholesome blonde aesthetic and past connections with Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-star America Ferrera made her seem like a natural fit for the role. On paper, Blake was classic Barbie material.

But insiders say the moment Blake’s name floated into conversations, tension brewed. Unlike Margot, Issa Rae, Dua Lipa, or Hari Nef—who all embraced the ensemble nature of the film—Blake allegedly wanted control. More screen time, script rewrites, even pushing for her character to be the centerpiece of the entire project.

Margot, however, wasn’t just the star. Through her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, she was also the producer. And when Blake’s alleged diva demands surfaced, Margot made it clear: this was Greta Gerwig’s film, not Blake’s runway.

Margot Shuts It Down

Margot Robbie has built her reputation on collaboration and fairness. She even joked about auditioning for the very role she was producing, just to keep the process authentic. But when Blake allegedly attempted to override Greta’s vision with her own, Margot drew a hard line.

According to insiders, Margot “handled it with icy professionalism.” No blow-ups, no messy leaks—just a quiet but firm rejection of Blake’s demands. By all accounts, Blake’s Barbie dream died right there.

And judging by the film’s billion-dollar success, no one walked out of theaters thinking Barbie needed more Blake Lively. The absence spoke volumes.

A Pattern of Control

If this story sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Similar complaints surfaced during It Ends With Us, where Blake allegedly clashed with director Justin Baldoni over creative control. When her demands weren’t met, lawsuits and harassment accusations exploded.

Hollywood insiders now say this is Blake’s signature move: when she doesn’t get her way, chaos follows. Whether it’s last-minute script changes on The Age of Adaline or icy promo tours for A Simple Favor with Anna Kendrick, a pattern is emerging—Blake wants control, and if she doesn’t have it, things get messy.

Margot’s Strategy: Keep Blake Away

What’s most telling is not just how Margot shut down Blake’s Barbie push, but how she kept her at arm’s length altogether. Sources say Margot worked tirelessly to secure Ryan Gosling as Ken, showering him with Ken-themed gifts and praise to lock him in. But when it came to Blake, there were no calls, no texts, no invitations.

Insiders claim Margot deliberately avoided casting Blake—even in minor roles—because of fears she’d create on-set drama. And given Blake’s rumored past with Gosling in the early 2010s, when they were briefly linked before he ghosted her, Margot wasn’t willing to risk reopening that chapter. Protecting the set meant keeping Blake out.

Margot vs. Blake: Different Energies

The contrast between Margot Robbie and Blake Lively couldn’t be sharper.

Margot’s approach: Collaborative, ensemble-focused, more concerned with elevating everyone than hogging the spotlight.

Blake’s alleged approach: Competitive, controlling, always angling to be the center of attention—even in projects designed to highlight diversity and teamwork.

That difference reportedly clashed in a way that left Margot with one clear option: distance. And judging by Barbie’s critical and commercial success, it was the right call.

Other On-Set Feuds

Margot isn’t the only star allegedly burned by Blake’s behavior.

Anna Kendrick (A Simple Favor): On screen, their chemistry was undeniable. Off screen, it was ice cold. From awkward promo interviews to Instagram snubs, fans noticed the tension instantly. Insiders later revealed contractual clauses kept their sequel interactions to a minimum.

The Age of Adaline crew: Whispers of last-minute script demands and diva behavior reportedly left crew members “walking on eggshells.”

Gossip Girl years: Toward the end of the series, stories surfaced of Blake’s calculated leaks about wanting “serious roles” to distance herself from Serena van der Woodsen.

Individually, these might be brushed off. Together, they paint a troubling pattern: wherever Blake goes, drama follows.

The PR Illusion

What makes Blake unique is her uncanny ability to bury these stories under a mountain of picture-perfect PR. A baking post here, a red-carpet PDA with Ryan Reynolds there, a carefully timed charity appearance to smooth things over. Each time drama flares, she seems to reset her image overnight.

But fans are getting sharper. Online polls show more people now believe Blake’s “queen bee complex” is real, with insiders whispering that casting directors are quietly passing on her for ensemble projects. Hollywood, after all, runs on reputation, and Blake’s is starting to catch up with her.

The Breaking Point

Margot Robbie’s quiet rejection of Blake might be the clearest sign yet that the illusion is cracking. When one of Hollywood’s most powerful women, who could have easily offered Blake a role, chooses not to—it’s a statement. A billion-dollar statement.

Blake may still project control and perfection, but behind her is a trail of tense sets, broken co-star relationships, and mounting skepticism. And the industry is watching.

The Bottom Line

Margot Robbie didn’t need to make a scene. She didn’t need to air the feud publicly. By keeping Blake away from Barbie, she protected the film—and possibly her cast—from unnecessary chaos.

The real question is: how long can Blake keep spinning the narrative? From Anna Kendrick to Justin Baldoni, and now whispers of tension with Margot Robbie, the common denominator is clear.

Blake Lively may shine on red carpets, but off camera, Hollywood insiders are asking: is she simply too difficult to work with?

Because one feud could be bad luck. Two could be coincidence. But three, four, five? That’s a reputation. And Margot Robbie may have just confirmed it.