Blake Lively, known for her roles in Gossip Girl and It Ends With Us, is once again making headlines, but this time, it’s not for her ongoing legal battle with co-star Justin Baldoni. Instead, the actress is facing fresh allegations after an encounter with a fan in a hotel lobby that left the fan feeling uncomfortable. Here’s what we know about the situation and the events leading up to it.

The Incident at Hotel 1928

Earlier this month, Blake Lively was staying at Hotel 1928 in Waco, Texas, with her children. The hotel, located between Dallas and Austin, became the backdrop for a new controversy after a fan, Kaitlyn Cooper, spotted the actress in the hotel lobby. Cooper, who was vacationing in Waco with her mother, had heard rumors about Lively’s stay and decided to try and catch a glimpse of the star.

Cooper, 27, shared that she was excited to capture a short video of the actress to show her friends. “I just pulled up my phone and started recording a very brief clip. It was nothing exciting,” she told The Daily Mail. The video shows walking into the hotel’s reception area, wearing jeans and a white blouse. When Lively noticed the camera, she immediately covered her face with her hand, seemingly to block the shot.

What Happened Afterward?

Though Cooper didn’t think much of the encounter at the time, things took an unexpected turn the following morning. As Cooper and her mother were loading their car, they allegedly spotted again, but this time, Lively seemed to act differently.

Cooper claimed that approached them, greeting them with a “Hi,” before pulling out her phone and seemingly recording them. Cooper was caught off guard by this, but she responded with a simple “Hi” in return. However, things quickly took a strange turn.

“She then started circling our car, pretending to film us, even focusing on our license plate,” Cooper explained. “It was really confusing. She handed her phone to her security guard, and he did another lap around the passenger side, before they both went back inside the hotel.” Cooper and her mother were left confused and unsure of what had just happened.

The Aftermath

The situation took an even stranger turn after the encounter. Cooper claimed that a representative from Lively’s team contacted her on Instagram and began monitoring her social media posts. This raised suspicions about how Lively’s team had tracked down Cooper, with Cooper speculating that hotel staff may have shared details about her.

Cooper explained that staff members at Hotel 1928 had been talking about Lively’s visit. One hotel employee even hinted that they might catch a glimpse of the star if they stayed in the lobby long enough. This sparked Cooper’s interest, and when she spotted Lively, she decided to record a brief video. However, the unusual behavior that followed has now become the center of the controversy.

A History of Public Scrutiny

This latest incident comes at a time when Blake Lively is already dealing with a high-profile legal battle. She recently accused her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and manipulating the public against her. Baldoni countersued Lively, along with her husband Ryan Reynolds, their publicist, and the PR firm Vision PR, for defamation, civil extortion, and other claims. The case is expected to go to trial in March 2026, adding to the pressure on Lively’s personal and professional life.

Given the attention surrounding her legal issues, this new incident with a fan has only added fuel to the fire. Many are questioning whether Lively’s reaction to the fan filming her was appropriate or if she went too far in trying to protect her privacy.

What’s Next for Blake Lively?

As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Blake Lively and her team will respond to the allegations from Kaitlyn Cooper. While it’s clear that celebrities have the right to protect their privacy, some feel that Lively’s actions may have crossed a line. Fans and onlookers alike will be watching closely as this drama plays out, adding another chapter to Lively’s already complex public life.

In the meantime, Blake Lively’s legal battles and personal interactions with fans continue to generate headlines, sparking debate about the boundaries of celebrity privacy in today’s social media-driven world.