Paul Hollywood has revealed that his friend Blake Lively ‘has been texting him’ as his lawsuit against Justin Baldoni continues.
The Great British Bake Off judge, 58, formed an unlikely friendship with Hollywood star Blake, 37, last year after she revealed she and husband Ryan Reynolds were fans of the show.
talking to The times On Tuesday, Paul opened up about his bond with the actress, saying, “I have a lot of time for Blake.”
“She texts every once in a while, catching up on what she’s been doing, what Ryan’s doing, and it’s lovely, because regardless of their job, they’re just a normal family, mom and dad to some kids. Great. They’re really nice people.’
He also mentioned other famous Bake Off fans, revealing that Hugh Jackman, Michael J. Fox and Lynda Carter have come out and said they love the show.
Kylie Jenner also recently shared a video of her watching Bake Off on the plane and revealed that it was her favorite show; However, Paul admitted that he had no idea who she was.
Paul Hollywood revealed to the Times on Tuesday that his friend Blake Lively ‘has been texting him’ as his lawsuit against Justin Baldoni progresses.
The Great British Bake Off judge, 58, formed an unlikely friendship with Hollywood star Blake, 37, last year after she revealed she and Ryan were fans of the show.
Paul’s confession about his text message exchanges with Blake comes after the actress filed a legal complaint against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin, alleging that he sexually harassed her on the set of their film before to orchestrate a smear campaign against her with her publicists afterwards. she complained about his alleged behavior. He is said to be preparing a countersuit.
Self-proclaimed Bake Off superfans Blake and Ryan, 48, who struck up a friendship in June last year, posed for pictures with judges Paul and Prue Leith during a trip to the UK.
Blake approached Paul in a photo shared on her Instagram, and Paul even joked that she should replace her co-judge Prue, 84.
She captioned her post writing: “Sorry Prue, Blake (@blakelively) has taken a seat…welcome to the cake corner Blake #legendinthetent #getbaking.”
The Gossip Girl star looked radiant in a black and white polka dot dress as she smiled at the camera while affectionately touching Paul’s arm, and fans hoped Paul’s joke was true.
But husband Ryan needn’t be jealous as he also posed with Bake Off stars Paul and Prue.
The Deadpool star and self-proclaimed fan of the series smiled in the photo as fans begged him to guest host the show.
Ryan captioned the Instagram snap: “A complete, unconditional hug of pure serotonin.”
The Deadpool star and self-proclaimed fan of the series smiled in a photo as fans begged him to guest host the show.
Just two months later, Blake and Paul reunited when they both appeared in a hilarious advertisement for their Betty Booze alcohol brand.
The actress tapped the Great British Bake Off judge to be the face of her high-end bourbon and tequila cocktails after becoming unlikely friends.
Blake joked that she had “finally made it to Hollywood” as she proved herself to be an avid Great British Bake Off fan with the parody.
Just two months later, Blake and Paul were reunited when they both appeared in a hilarious advertisement for their Betty Booze alcohol brand.
The actress hired the Great British Bake Off judge to be the face of her high-end bourbon and tequila cocktails after becoming unlikely friends.
And Blake took to Instagram to share the latest ad for her Betty Booze brand featuring none other than celebrity chef Paul.
Blake joked that she had “finally made it to Hollywood” as she proved herself to be an avid Great British Bake Off fan with the parody.
The video began with Blake arriving at Paul’s house with boxes of her cocktail cans, desperate to get Bake Off judges’ approval for her product.
A surprised Paul opened the door and said uncertainly: ‘Hello Blake! I’m glad to see you again… in my house.’
To which Blake replied: ‘Don’t mention it. Here we go, Betty Booze, which I just launched using my own recipes, and I’d love to get your professional opinion, if you don’t mind.’
Opening one of the drinks as Blake placed more boxes in his refrigerator in the kitchen, Paul referenced the fact that Blake doesn’t drink but has created cans of cocktails and asked, “I thought you don’t drink alcohol.”
Putting on his straight judging face, Paul mimicked his own Bake Off judging tactics as he declared: “I really like it, it’s absolutely beautiful, really good.” The flavor, the balance with the ginger, is perfect.
In a funny moment, Blake’s face lit up when Paul leaned towards her with his hand outstretched, thinking she was getting a rare handshake from Paul Hollywood, but when she moved her hand to take Paul’s, he just flinched. She reached behind her to grab another one. drink, saying, ‘It’s so easy to grab and go!’
To which Blake jokingly replied: ‘Oh, I don’t drink alcohol, I eat it.’ Bourbon and whipped cream, sherry vinaigrette. It is very difficult to find something that cooks without alcohol. Do you like it?’
Putting on his straight judging face, Paul mimicked his own Bake Off judging tactics and declared: “I really like it, it’s absolutely beautiful, really good.” The flavor, the balance with the ginger, is perfect.”
An excited Blake asked, “Really?”, to which Paul replied, “Yes.”
In a funny moment, Blake’s face lit up when Paul leaned toward her with his hand outstretched, thinking she was getting a rare handshake from Paul Hollywood.
But when she moved her hand to take Paul’s, he simply reached behind her for another drink and said, ‘It’s so easy to grab and go!’
The hilarious skit came to an end with a red-faced Blake awkwardly scratching his head at his faux pas as he missed his highest level of praise.
The clip ends with Blake saying, “Try the new Betty Booze, or I’ll come and make you try them.”