Blake Lively has no plans to publicly address the rumored feud between her and her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
The 36-year-old actress, who recently snubbed a fan on the red carpet, is reportedly trying to put tension with Baldoni, 40, behind her, according to TMZ.
The mother of four, who is married to Ryan Reynolds, has decided to focus on her other co-stars and her family.
Justin felt “hurt and marginalized” by Blake — his on-screen love interest — while starring in and directing the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which has the same name as the film.
And Lively reportedly felt “weight-shamed” by him on set and was uncomfortable with a kissing scene in which she believed he “lingered” longer than necessary.
Blake Lively has no plans to publicly address the alleged feud between her and her co-star and It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. According to TMZ, the 36-year-old actress is trying to put the tension with Baldoni, 40, behind her.
From day one, sources close to the project say there was tension between the filmmakers.
The situation only intensified during the making of the film, which surpassed the $100 million mark at the global box office in its first week.
“There were two camps on the film: Team Blake and Team Justin. This creative struggle set the tone for the negative experience behind the scenes and led to them stopping speaking to each other,” a source told the BBC. We weekly.
The source continued: “[Justin]was made to feel like his vision wasn’t as important as Blake’s, and that stifled creativity on set.”
She is also said to have taken it personally that Lively made several script and costume changes “often without consulting her.”
However, a second person close to the situation insisted that “any changes or input from Blake were to create the best possible film and honor the book.”
“Blake was a producer and worked closely with Colleen and other female crew members on set. Without (Justin’s) involvement, it doesn’t mean (she) acted behind his back,” it said.
TMZ reported that Blake’s weight-shaming stemmed from preparation for a scene in which Baldoni lifted her into the air.
The mother of four, who is married to Ryan Reynolds, has decided to focus on her other co-stars and her family.
Amid rumors of a feud between Blake and Justin, a report shed light on two alleged instances involving Baldoni that made Lively feel uncomfortable during the making of the film; pictured at the premiere in New York this month
“There were two sides to the film: Team Blake and Team Justin. This creative struggle set the tone for the negative experience behind the scenes and led to them stopping speaking to each other,” a source told Us Weekly; photographed during filming on Jan. 12, 2024
Sources close to the scene told the outlet that Baldoni suffers from back problems and sought the help of a trainer before the scene.
Baldoni reportedly asked the trainer how much Lively weighed and asked for help in preparing her back to avoid injury.
Amid the rumors, Baldoni hired a crisis public relations firm to represent him.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, she has turned to public relations crisis manager Melissa Nathan for help.
And People magazine reported that the split also includes the film’s main cast and Hoover.