In a delightful turn of events, actress Blake Lively surprised fans by stepping behind the counter at Rise Doughnuts in Wilton, Connecticut, on March 30. The 37-year-old star, known for her roles in Gossip Girl and A Simple Favor, took to her Instagram Stories to share her joy, posting a photo of a large kitchen 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.”
During her visit, Lively was in high spirits, engaging warmly with customers and even posing for photos. One patron recounted a moment when a father explained to his son, “Her husband is Deadpool,” referencing Lively’s spouse, actor Ryan Reynolds, and his iconic Marvel role.
This charming appearance comes amid Lively’s ongoing legal dispute with her It Ends with Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. In December 2024, Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, producer Jamey Heath, and others, alleging misconduct and a subsequent smear campaign. Baldoni has denied these allegations and countersued for defamation, seeking $400 million in damages. The trial is scheduled for March 2026.
Despite the legal challenges, Lively’s passion for baking remains evident. She has previously shared her culinary creations on social media, including a key lime pie recipe and creatively decorated birthday cakes for her children.