Blake Lively's 'Secret Feud' with Anna Kendrick

Blake Lively's 'Secret Feud' with Anna Kendrick
Published 1 months ago on Feb 09, 2025

Blake Lively's "Secret Feud" with Anna Kendrick Amidst $400 Million Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni.

Blake Lively's upcoming film, Another Simple Favor, a prequel to the 2018 hit A Simple Favor, is reportedly facing behind-the-scenes drama stemming from both a rumored feud with co-star Anna Kendrick and the ongoing, high-profile legal battle between Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni. The confluence of these issues is creating a tense atmosphere surrounding the film's release, with allegations of on-set friction, promotional disputes, and lingering fallout from the explosive lawsuit.

The reported "secret feud" between Lively and Kendrick is said to be fueled by the ongoing legal proceedings between Lively and Baldoni. Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni, filed before Christmas, accuses him of sexual harassment and on-set misconduct. Baldoni has responded with a $400 million countersuit, alleging that Lively, 37, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, 48, are attempting to "destroy" his career and reputation. Sources claim this legal battle could drag on for years, casting a long shadow over Lively's professional life.

Insiders speaking to MailOnline claim that the legal drama is impacting the atmosphere surrounding Another Simple Favor. The source states that there's a "gigantic pink elephant in the room" that no one is addressing, referring to the negative backlash to the film's initial promotional efforts. Protests and calls for boycotts have reportedly emerged, and the source claims Lively has not publicly addressed the allegations against Baldoni or apologized to her Another Simple Favor castmates for the negative attention. "She owes Anna an apology. She owes them all an apology," the source stated, adding that Kendrick is "just over all of it." The US Sun has reached out to Kendrick's representatives for comment.

Adding to the tension is a reported dispute over billing for Another Simple Favor. Sources claim that Kendrick, who played mommy vlogger Stephanie Smothers in the original film, expected top billing over Lively in the prequel. However, Lively, who plays Emily Nelson, reportedly fought for top billing, leading to a compromise of "staggered billing." This arrangement reportedly places Lively's name above Kendrick's on promotional materials, but in a smaller font and on the right-hand side. This compromise has apparently not satisfied everyone, with some fans on social media questioning the decision and expressing sympathy for Kendrick. Comments on Amazon Prime's Instagram showcasing the film's promo material highlight this sentiment.

The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni adds another layer of complexity to the situation. Lively's lawsuit alleges that Baldoni fat-shamed her, showed her nude videos and pictures, and orchestrated a smear campaign against her. Baldoni's countersuit claims that Lively aimed to make him the "real-life villain in her story" to deflect criticism of her own behavior during the It Ends With Us press tour. He is seeking $400 million in damages, claiming he was dropped by his agency, WME, as a result of Lively's allegations. Baldoni denies all of Lively's claims. He alleges that Lively organized a "takeover strategy" on the It Ends With Us set, exerted undue influence on the film's creative direction, and even prevented him and his family from attending the film's premiere. He also claims she didn't read the Colleen Hoover book the film is based on while working on the script.

The ongoing legal proceedings and the reported friction between Lively and Kendrick are casting a shadow over the release of Another Simple Favor. Whether these issues will ultimately impact the film's success remains to be seen. However, the combination of behind-the-scenes drama, public criticism, and high-stakes legal battles has undoubtedly created a challenging environment for all involved.

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