Ryan Reynolds and ‘nepo baby’ Blake Lively face backlash for saying they grew up ‘very working-class’

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are facing backlash after making “out of touch” comments about being working-class. The latest incident saw the rich and famous couple allude to “working-class” roots, which left many social media users confused. “We both grew up very working-class, and I remember when they were very young, I used to say or think, like, ‘Oh God, I would never have had a gift like this when I was a kid,’ or, ‘I never would’ve had this luxury of getting takeout,’ or whatever.” Couple have faced backlash for comments about their upbringing “Quick search: She grew up in Tarzana and then went to Burbank High. “I thought Blake Lively was a nepo baby…she’s very privileged,” said another confused observer.