Why Are Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively Facing Backlash for ‘Working Class’ Comment?

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively face backlash over 'working class' comments that raise eyebrows in Hollywood

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Reynolds claimed he and Lively had a 'working class' upbringing, despite Lively's family having strong entertainment industry ties, sparking outrage from fans who felt the comments were tone-deaf
While Lively once admitted growing up 'on sets' due to her family's industry influence, Reynolds' comments about their humble beginnings compared to their kids' privilege have been criticized as an attempt to appear more relatable

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