Blake Lively launched an alcoholic brand named Betty Booze back in 2023. The actress, who doesn’t drink alcohol, recently took to social media to announce the latest flavors from her brand, confusing fans.
Fans question Blake Lively’s Betty Booze brand amid her previous non-drinking claims
Blake Lively recently attended an event for Betty Booze at New York City’s Maxwell Social on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of two new flavors and Vodka ice teas, Meyer Lemonade and Passion Fruit. At the event, the actress gave a brief speech about the two flavors.
She said that Betty Booze “spent so much time on every single flavor, genuinely.” The Gossip Girl star emphasized that the “recipes” used to make the drinks were from her “home.”
However, fans took to the comments section to question and criticize the actress’ promotion of Betty Booze, since she once admitted in a past Instagram post that she doesn’t drink alcohol. In that post, Lively wrote, “Drinking isn’t my thing. But for f* sake, flavor is.”
“BUT YOU DON’T DRINK,” one fan commented.
“Who is buying this stuff??” a fan pondered.
“Stop pushing products on us that you don’t even use! You don’t drink alcohol!,” another fan added.
The comments section was also filled with criticism against the actress for her actions against Justin Baldoni amidst their legal battle. Recently, Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit was dismissed by the New York Judge. They ruled that Lively couldn’t be sued for defamation as her claims were legally protected. Baldoni’s $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times was also dismissed.
Lively recently opened up about the launch of Betty Booze’s Meyer Lemonade and Passion Fruit Vodka ice tea flavors, in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. She noted that “ice tea” was a “staple” during “summertime” since she hailed from a “Southern family.”
“Sweet tea, passionfruit tea, tea with fresh lemonade … it all feels like relaxation and peaceful times,” the actress further added. “Enjoying an iced tea is a feeling as much as an experience to me.”
