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Blake Lively<\/a> <\/strong>has faced some online backlash recently amid the It Ends With Us<\/em> press tour, but her sister Robyn Lively<\/strong> has come to her defense.<\/p>\n The 52-year-old actress took to Instagram on Sunday, August 25, to celebrate Blake\u2019s birthday. She captioned the post<\/a>, \u201cThat\u2019s my birthday queen right there! I love this girl\u2014my sister, my best friend, my little piggyback buddy! You are one of the best humans I know. HAPPY birthday, sissy britches!\u201d The post quickly drew festive comments, with many wishing Blake a happy birthday, including one user who mentioned the recent criticism she has faced online.<\/p>\n \u201cBlake is a lovely human being! I hope she knows that the multitudes of people who love her far outweigh the negative voices. Happy Birthday, Blake!\u201d the user wrote. Robyn responded to the comment, saying, \u201cThank you for this.\u201d<\/p>\n The Gossip Girl<\/em> alum has been in the spotlight on social media over the past few weeks due to her sarcastic remarks in past interviews. For instance, when congratulated on her pregnancy<\/a> by an interviewer, Blake sarcastically returned the same comment, which some found unnecessary. Additionally, during a press junket for It Ends With Us<\/em>, a film addressing domestic violence, Blake made a joke<\/a> that sparked further criticism.<\/p>\n Blake\u2019s co-star, Brandon Sklenar<\/a><\/strong>, addressed the controversy on Instagram<\/a>, saying, \u201cVilifying women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what the film is about.\u201d<\/p>\n Adding to the tension, rumors have circulated about a feud between Blake and her It Ends With Us<\/em> co-star Justin Baldoni<\/strong>. It\u2019s speculated that the 40-year-old actor, who also directed the film, felt he didn\u2019t have as much creative control as he wanted due to Blake\u2019s influence as a producer. Reportedly, her husband Ryan Reynolds also contributed ideas, including a script for a scene inspired by Colleen Hoover\u2019s<\/strong> book.<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n