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The fallout from this skirmish serves not only as a cautionary tale for Lively and Reynolds but for the entertainment community as a whole. Celebrities are increasingly realizing that their actions and responses can have lasting repercussions—especially in a media landscape that is savvy to the nuances of celebrity culture. The tone is shifting, with many opting for calculated restraint rather than immediate defense, in a bid to maintain their own image amid the chaos of public scandals.