‘Congrats on Your Little Bump!’: Fans React to Blake Lively’s Appearance in Tank Dress at the 2024 CFDA Awards
Blake Lively’s recent appearance at a fashion event, which sparked pregnancy rumors online, comes months after her husband revealed the name of their fourth child.
Dripping head to toe in Michael Kors, Hollywood star Blake Lively turned heads at the CFDA Awards in New York City on October 28 (2024). As she posed for the flashing cameras at the event, with the iconic designer by her side, online observers couldn’t help but notice something about Blake’s midsection, which the actress touched from time to time.
User comment about Blake Lively, posted on October 29, 2024 | Source: Instagram/enews and einsider
For the prestigious affair, the “Gossip Girl” talent dazzled in an all-white ensemble. She donned a Michael Kors Ribbed Stretch Knit Tank Dress, which features a sultry high slit on one side. The garment is currently selling for a marked-down price of $101.38 on the brand’s online store.
Blake Lively at the CFDA Awards in New York City on October 28, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Adding another element of classic glam to her look, Blake covered her shoulders with a linen jacket called the “Boyfriend Blazer.” Also from Michael Kors, the chic $73.15 (formerly $375) item perfectly complemented Blake’s dress and the eye-catching, clear-colored heels she wore.
Blake Lively | Source: Getty Images
Blake accessorized with stunning diamond jewelry, which included a beautiful silver necklace, earrings, a glitzy bracelet, and two rings — one showcased two triangular stones, while the other boasted an oval-shaped jewel.
Blake Lively | Source: Getty Images
Completing her look, the star let her voluminous blonde and brown curls fall loosely over her shoulders and back.
Cynthia Erivo and Blake Lively. | Source: Getty Images
In addition to online photos, which showed Blake posing with fellow industry stars like Cynthia Erivo, there were also videos taken of her and Michael. One of them depicted Blake interacting sweetly with an attendee who wanted a photo of her.
Not only was the actress in attendance at the event as a guest, but she also had the honor of presenting Michael, a dear friend, with the Positive Change Award. He received this accolade for his contributions to fighting hunger with his campaign, Watch Hunger Stop.
Blake Lively and Michael Kors. | Source: Getty Images
Additionally, the designer, who dubs Blake his muse, received recognition for his support of the charity God’s Love We Deliver and the United Nations World Food Programme.
Upon seeing the media of Blake at the CFDAs, netizens flooded social media comment sections with pregnancy speculations, as they seemingly noticed a little bump by her belly. “She is definitely pregnant again,” opined an Instagrammer.
A close-up picture of Blake Lively’s jewelry and midsection. | Source: Getty Images
Drawing a similar inference, another penned, “It possibly could be a bump, especially with her hand placement.” “Is she preggers again [sic] 😍,” pondered another observer.
Blake Lively and Michael Kors posing for pictures at the CFDA Awards, posted on October 29, 2024 | Source: Instagram/enews and einsider
Other people jumped straight into sending congratulatory messages Blake’s way.”Congrats on your little bump!” expressed a fan, while another echoed, “Congratulations on your baby bump 🤍.”
Some simply marveled at how beautiful Blake looked, with one admirer swooning, “She is glowing ✨✨.” “Always beautiful, elegant [sic] and classy…” complimented another. Adding to the praise, someone else gushed, “Wow Blake looks amazing.”
Blake Lively | Source: Getty Images
While both Blake Lively and her famous husband Ryan Reynolds have yet to confirm or deny the recent pregnancy rumors, the couple have spoken about being parents before.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at the “It Ends with Us” premiere in New York City on August 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Two months prior to Blake’s CFDA Awards appearance, the “Deadpool” star shared some words about being a dad to their four kids, James, Inez, Betty, and Olin Reynolds, on podcaster Amanda Hirsch’s show “Not Skinny But Not Fat.”
During the podcast episode, which Amanda posted on YouTube on August 2, 2024, the host brought up the fatherhood advice Ryan gave on a talk show in 2016.
The two recalled how he had emphasized the great magnitude it takes for a woman to give birth and that fathers should at least help out by changing diapers.
Ryan Reynolds speaking during the One Tree Initiative celebration with Eddie Bauer and American Forests in New York City on August 30, 2016 | Source: Getty Images
Amanda then asked if Ryan had any updated advice to give. “Now it’s like, ‘How absent can I be? How long can I go without even a cursory phone call?'” quipped the actor, who prompted a laugh from Amanda.
Ryan Reynolds spotted on his way to the “It Ends With Us” premiere in New York City on August 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The doting dad then disclosed his serious answer, “No, I — Right now, I think it’s just, embrace this like — the chaos. We have four kids. Like, nothing is gonna be tidy ever again. When you walk in it — yes it will though, when they all leave the house.”
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively with two of their kids at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony in Hollywood, California on December 15, 2016 | Source: Getty Images
He then shared words that Blake frequently says to him, “‘They’re all under our roof right now […] We have them all.’ And like that is a fleeting thing, it is a very — not an infinite resource.”
Ryan acknowledged that while there will be tough times parents face, they should still embrace “the chaos of it all” as they won’t have the chance to do so forever.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively with two of their kids. | Source: Getty Images
These reflections about his kids are not the first instances Ryan has brought them up. In the month before his appearance on “Not Skinny But Not Fat,” Ryan mentioned James, Inez, Betty, and Olin in his speech at the “Deadpool & Wolverine” premiere in New York on July 22 (2024).
It was at this event that Olin’s name was revealed to the public for the first time, which prompted a flurry of online comments.
User comment about Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s children’s names, posted on July 23, 2024 | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight
As Ryan stepped on stage with his co-stars, he took a heartfelt moment to acknowledge his beloved wife, Blake, and the support she provides. “I want to start by saying thank you to my wife Blake, who is here,” began the actor, drawing a warm reaction from the audience.
Ryan Reynolds speaking on stage during the “Deadpool & Wolverine” premiere in New York, posted on July 23, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@PhaseZero
He then added a playful note about her attire, saying, “Her outfit is amazing — spoiler alert,” which elicited laughter from the crowd. In a touching tribute, Ryan also expressed his love for their four children.
“I want to thank my kids James, Inez, Betty, and Olin, who are here. I hope that, if I’m lucky, this moment will be the most traumatic thing — that is, the contents of this movie — that happens in your wondrous life,” said Ryan with a smile, before he added, “I love that my entire family is here.”
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at the world premiere of “Deadpool & Wolverine” in New York City on July 22, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Netizens were quick to share their thoughts concerning Olin’s name, with opinions ranging from puzzled to appreciative.
“Seriously with these names? Yeesh!” exclaimed one spectator. Another echoed the sentiment, “I’m sorry, I love these two, but the names they pick for their kids… These girls are going to struggle.”
User comment about Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s children’s names, posted on July 23, 2024 | Source: Facebook/peoplemag
Some even found humor in the name choice, with one person joking, “Ha ha.. weird name. My Mom worked for Olin Winchester for years.. that’s all I can think of [sic].” Another quipped, “Loving the hillbilly names.”
One critic harshly noted, “I’m sorry. All their children’s names are horrible.” Someone else asked, “Is it me, or do they have the most random and worst names for their kids?”
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. | Source: Getty Images
However, not all reactions were critical. Some fans embraced the uniqueness of the name. “Olin is such a weird but cute name,” wrote one admirer. Another commented, “Olin is a nice name.” Curiosity about the baby’s gender also flooded social media platforms, as many fans eagerly asked, “Is it a boy or a girl?”
While Ryan and Blake had revealed the name of their fourth child, the baby’s gender remained a mystery. Back in February 2023, when Olin was born, Ryan made an appearance on “POWER LUNCH.”
When one of the hosts inquired about the baby’s gender, Ryan laughed and stated, “I ain’t telling. This isn’t a birth announcement.” He also clarified his and Blake’s approach by adding, “We didn’t make a birth announcement. We just posted a photo and the media sort of did what it does.”