Anne Hathaway Faces Backlash for Posing with Blake Lively at Met Gala Amid Legal Controversy Anne Hathaway is under fire from fans after being photographed with Blake Lively at the 2026 Met Gala, just hours after Lively settled a high-profile legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. The backlash has sparked debates online, with some threatening to boycott Hathaway's upcoming film, The Devil Wears Prada 2. Anne Hathaway is currently facing significant online criticism following her appearance alongside Blake Lively at the 2026 Met Gala, an event held at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The controversy stems from Lively's recent legal settlement with her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, which concluded just hours before the gala. Lively, who arrived in a striking Atelier Versace gown from the brand’s Spring 2006 collection, was photographed inside the museum with Hathaway, designer Michael Kors, and his husband Lance LePere. The image, shared by Variety on X (formerly Twitter), quickly sparked a wave of backlash against Hathaway.Many fans accused her of associating with Lively, who has been embroiled in a highly publicized legal battle since December 2024, when she accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation. Critics on social media expressed disappointment, with one user tweeting, 'Get away from her Anne! She'll sue you,' while another wrote, 'Gross. Thought Anne was working on making the public like her again?' Some fans went so far as to threaten a boycott of Hathaway’s upcoming film, The Devil Wears Prada 2, claiming her association with Lively had 'ruined' the movie. Others speculated that Lively was using Hathaway for 'clout,' given the actress’s rising popularity amid the sequel’s release. A few even jokingly suggested that Hathaway was being held 'hostage' by Lively in the photo. Despite the backlash, Hathaway was not the only one photographed with Lively at the event.Michael Kors and his husband also posed with her, though most of the attention remained on Hathaway. Meanwhile, Lively’s red carpet appearance was a major talking point, as she made no mention of her legal troubles during interviews. Instead, she playfully described herself as 'shy' and shared that her custom handbag featured drawings by her four children. The settlement between Lively and Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, as well as his PR agency, was announced shortly before the gala.A joint statement emphasized that It Ends With Us remained a 'source of pride' for all involved and reaffirmed its mission to raise awareness for domestic violence survivors