Blake Lively Reveals She Was Called Big Bird as a Kid Because She Was 'Too Tall'

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The 'Gossip Girl' alum gets reminded of the hurtful memory from her childhood when making her debut on 'Sesame Street'.

April 18, 2018

AceShowbiz - Blake Lively was teased as a child for being blonde and tall. The 30-year-old "The Shallows" actress has posted a photo of herself and "Sesame Street" character Big Bird on the set of the long-running children's show on Instagram, revealing that was her nickname growing up.

"Still geeking out," she writes. "Kids used to make fun of me in elementary school by calling me Big Bird (because I was 'too tall' and had 'yellow' hair. Here's to making best buddies with the things that once hurt you."

Lively recently made her debut on "Sesame Street", posting a gif of herself and several Muppets dancing, with the caption, "Finally. I have friends."

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