Celebrity branded booze is all the rage right now. George Clooney and Dwayne Johnson have their own tequila brands, Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston share a mezcal company, and Ryan Reynolds is famously the owner of Aviation Gin. More are getting on board, as it is becoming a very lucrative business venture for many stars. Blake Lively recently announced that she was expanding her mixers line to have alcoholic beverages, despite her not drinking alcohol. This is similar to JLo, who also has a liquor company while being sober. Not everyone thinks this is a cool move, and some have specific thoughts on the subject.
Lively recently posted on Instagram that she was expanding Betty Buzz, which is the Gossip Girl alum’s beverage mixers company. The brand will now also sell sparkling canned beverages that contain liquor. The Shallows star doesn’t drink alcohol, despite the company expanding its beverage line. The actress addressed the irony in her caption, saying that while she doesn’t drink, she cares about flavor. While many celebrities, like Gigi Hadid and Taika Waititi, were supportive, various fans weren’t convinced Lively was the right person for the business venture. Many pointed out that this is out of character for her brand, with one person commenting:
