People Are Ruthless After Blake Lively’s “Fake Tan” Accidentally Rubs Off On Her Designer Dress

Blake Lively walked the red carpet for the premiere of her latest movie, and within no time, internet critics began pouncing on her.

The actress, 37, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, attended the premiere of her movie Another Simple Favor, starring Anna Kendrick and directed by Paul Feig.

Netizens were quick to notice a beauty blunder as she posed on the red carpet.

Blake Lively walked the red carpet for the premiere of Another Simple Favor

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The premiere of her movie Another Simple Favor was held on Sunday, April 27, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

The Gossip Girl alum wore a pale mint-colored draped gown featuring intricate geometric cutouts on the bodice and accessories with earrings, rings, and bracelets.

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Many pointed out what appeared to be an “oopsie” moment on the red carpet.

“Is blake wearing a lot of self tanner on her chest? Or is the lighting making her look orange in some areas lol,” one commneter asked.

Her “spray tan rubbed off on her dress,” a social media user pointed out

A couple posing on the red carpet, with an intricate blue and white gown featured prominently.

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“Her spray tan under her arms is rubbing off on her dress,” one pointed out, while another said, “Spray tan rubbed off on her dress.”

“She couldn’t afford a tailor to fix her dress?” asked.

“She’s a mess,” one said. “Even her dress is stained.”

Two women at a red carpet event, one in a light blue dress, highlighting a spray tan wardrobe malfunction.

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The mint-colored gown chosen for Blake’s appearance at the premiere was a Tamara Ralph design. Ryan, meanwhile, wore a grey suit with brown loafers.

The movie, Another Simple Favor, is the sequel to the 2018 movie A Simple Favor, which also stars Anna and Blake in the lead roles.

“Can we all just move on from her until the trial next year,” a critic harshly said

Stylish gown worn on red carpet, addressing spray tan rubbed off wardrobe mishap.

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The sequel tells the story of Stephanie Smothers (Anna) heading to the Italian island of Capri (Kendrick) for the extravagant wedding of Emily Nelson (Blake) to a rich Italian businessman.

Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Elizabeth Perkins, Michele Morrone, Alex Newell, and Allison Janney are also starring in the film.

Blake was seen posing and interacting with Anna Kendrick and Hugh Jackman during the premiere

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman stepped out to support Blake Lively at the NYC screening of her film, ‘Another Simple Favor.’ 💙🍸 pic.twitter.com/NyDQOBgJ4T

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) April 28, 2025

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— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) April 28, 2025

During the premiere over the weekend, Deadpool & Wolverine star Hugh Jackman was seen supporting the couple and giving them hugs.

Some netizens believed it was “all fake smiles” among the stars.

“Just the way Hugh hugged Ryan seemed like a feel sorry for you hug idk maybe it’s just me seeing that,” one said.

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Ryan’s appearance also became a topic of conversation, with one saying, “Ryan seems different since the lawsuit business. Looks like he’s been drag [sic] through hell.”

The Canadian actor seemed “aged” and “exhausted” to fans when he appeared at the TIME100 gala with Blake last week.

Blake was recently named as one of TIME magazine’s “Most Influential People” of the year

Blonde woman holding a cocktail, wearing a red coat, amid talk about spray tan mishap at a stylish evening event.

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The couple posed on the red carpet at the star-studded event as they celebrated Blake being honored by TIME magazine as one of the “Most Influential People” of the year.

“Ryan looks stressed tf out,” one said, while another wrote, “He’s aged 10 years, she’s forcing a smile. She actually hates him.”

Another SimpleFavor‘s release comes amid Blake’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni

Group posing for a selfie at a glamorous event, featuring a wardrobe malfunction involving a spray tan rubbed off.

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Months before the premiere of Another Simple Favor, director Paul shut down rumors about an ongoing feud between Anna Kendrick and Blake, calling the speculation “total BS.”

“Sorry. The movie is finished and coming out soon. Don’t believe anything you read on social media these days,” he said in January.

Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Michele Morrone, and Allison Janney are also starring in the film

Couple embracing; woman in floral dress and feathered wrap, related to spray tan rubbed off incident.

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Blake previously gushed with praises about starring in the A Simple Favor sequel.

“I love this character so much—this is probably my favorite character I’ve ever been fortunate enough to play,” she said during an event in March. “And so when Paul asked us to come back, I was so excited.”

Woman with blue hair bow rolling her eyes, background blurred; related to "spray tan rubbed off" incident.

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Amid plenty of speculation, both Blake and Anna spoke positively about reuniting with each other for the sequel.

The Pitch Perfect star said it was “lovely” being back on set with her co-star last year.

Meanwhile, Blake said last month that working with Anna again was the “best.”

“I’m so happy to be here,” she said during the promotion of the sequel at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival in March.

Blake said she loves her character in the Paul Feig film

The release of Blake’s latest film, Another Simple Favor, comes amid her ongoing legal battle with her. It Ends with Us director and costar Justin Baldoni.

Tensions between the stars emerged during the movie’s filming, which was adapted from a Colleen Hoover novel.

Their legal feud kicked off in December 2024 when she sued the Jane the Virgin actor for alleged harassment, creating a hostile work environment on set and orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign.

Justin denied the allegations and countersued Lively and Ryan, accusing them of defamation, among other allegations.

Their trial date has been scheduled for March 2026.

“Her spray tan ruined that God-awful dress under her arms,” one commented after the premiere

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