How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us… before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama

How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama

As a seasoned film industry insider with decades of experience under my belt, I must say this situation between Blake and Justin is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. From what I’ve gathered, it seems that this production has turned into a powder keg, filled with tension, allegations, and a sprinkle of fat-shaming.


According to a report, Blake Lively has been leaning on her close pal Taylor Swift during the recent turbulence in the media, and she aims to capitalize on their bond to divert attention from the turmoil as she promotes her upcoming movie “It Ends With Us.”

Lately, Blake, aged 36, finds herself at the center of a stir due to persistent rumors suggesting a long-standing disagreement with her co-star Justin Baldoni, who is also 40 years old. These reports have been grabbing attention and causing quite a buzz in the media.

Currently, a confidant has disclosed that the actress has been learning strategies for handling dramatic situations by observing her close friend, who is 34 years old.

According to our source, DailyMail.com exclusively reports that Blake has been leaning heavily on Taylor for support as they both navigate this difficult time, much like she did during the filming of ‘It Ends with Us‘. It seems Taylor is particularly adept at managing criticism or negative reactions, our source adds.

The artist famed for her songwriting prowess often subtly includes mysterious hints about splits or conflicts within her compositions, yet chooses to remain silent on the matter publicly, allowing fans to speculate and interpret the symbolism in her music.

How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama

It appears that Blake is adopting a strategy reminiscent of the ongoing situation with Justin, indirectly criticizing the actor by unfollowing him on social media and engaging in interviews only with other cast members, while deliberately avoiding discussing the specifics of their alleged issues.

The source suggested that the actress intentionally mentions her friendship with Taylor during interviews and promotional activities, hoping this association might assist her in navigating through the current predicament.

They mentioned that Blake is attempting to enlist Taylor’s aid in navigating her present predicament, leveraging their friendship for joint interviews and promotional activities specifically tied to the movie, given the recent negative attention she has been receiving.

Earlier this week on BBC Radio One, Blake had an extended conversation with the host regarding Taylor’s Eras Tour, following a listener expressing an uncommon viewpoint about the concert’s lineup.

Moreover, during a recent conversation with Hits Radio, Blake was queried to select three phases of Taylor’s persona to illustrate her character’s development throughout the movie.

Additionally, the movie, where Blake was also a producer, incorporates several of Taylor’s songs in various promotional trailers.

In the trailer, her song “My Tears Ricochet” was highlighted, and on the film’s official Instagram, they shared a video of the cast at different UK events, set to her popular tune “So Long, London.”

The fashion choices of Blake during the It Ends With Us promotional tour are remarkably alike to the outfits Taylor typically dons at public events.

How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama
How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama

Blake has donned a series of floral looks – something the pop sensation is also a huge fan of.

Furthermore, Blake shared numerous videos featuring herself and fellow actors baking, not just for fun but also as a promotional strategy for the movie. This pastime is one that Taylor frequently employs when marketing her personal ventures.

According to the source, Blake frequently mentioned Taylor whenever there was an opportunity during the filming process.

As a die-hard Swiftie, I’d often put our conversations with Taylor on speakerphone, ensuring that everyone within earshot knew who I was chatting with!

They also said it was the Cruel Summer songstress who ‘advised’ Blake and her husband Ryan Reynolds to release movies at the same time; Ryan’s flick Deadpool & Wolverine came out just weeks before Blake’s It Ends With Us.

Instead, they noted that Taylor and Blake believed the film would make them a powerful Hollywood couple, similar to how Bruce Willis and Demi Moore were during their peak box office successes. However, this prediction seems to have misfired due to the criticism Blake has faced over her insensitive promotion tactics for the movie, which many have deemed “tone-deaf.”

According to an insider, Taylor suggested that they should launch those films simultaneously, a suggestion not everyone found appealing.

How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama
How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama
How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama

They believed it would resemble a significant event similar to the time when Bruce Willis and Demi Moore were famous, yet it ended up having an adverse effect on them instead.

Previously, I couldn’t contain my excitement when I took to my Instagram Stories to rave about Ryan’s latest movie. I simply couldn’t keep quiet about how fantastic it was! I even went ahead and shared a link for my millions of followers to grab their tickets and experience the magic for themselves.

In her enthusiastic review, she referred to the movie as a “thrilling gateway to genuine joy, a captivating escape from everyday life, and a delightful blend of absurdity.”

She also made a shocking announcement in the post – that she was the godmother to Blake and Ryan’s four kids – ensuring that it would catch the world’s attention. 

The whispers of a rift between actress Blake and her co-star Justin began when viewers observed that they did not participate in joint interviews prior to the film’s launch, nor did they exchange greetings at the film’s red carpet debut.

Amid the speculated feud, both of the stars have faced immense fury online.

During the press tour, the actress faced strong criticism for her responses to particular interview questions, especially one concerning the film’s weighty themes. Particularly that one.

The movie, sharing its title with a book written by Colleen Hoover, tells the story of a character named Lily Bloom, acted by Blake, and her troubled romance with Ryle Kincaid, played by Justin. In this narrative, Lily finds herself in an abusive relationship with Ryle.

However, when a journalist posed a question to the former Gossip Girl star regarding how individuals who resonated with her character’s experiences might engage with her if they encountered her in reality, her dismissive remark sparked widespread outrage among spectators.

Instead of suggesting that domestic violence victims reach out to experts for assistance or providing information about relevant resources, Blake found the idea of being accessible to them amusing.

How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama
How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama
How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama

According to the source, Blake believes that those close to Justin might be setting her up to conceal his inappropriate behavior during filming. (DailyMail.com)

The junior actors have been silent as none of them wish to become entangled in the situation, they noted. It turned out to be far larger than any of them anticipated.

1. “Blake is suggested to stay silent and take a break, although the outcome of this predicament didn’t align with her expectations.”

‘Instead of cementing her as a movie star it has served only to show how out of touch she is.’

Earlier, a different source shared with DailyMail.com that during the filming of abusive scenes, Blake and Justin had disagreements due to Justin’s allegedly dismissive behavior towards Blake’s suggestions.

According to the source, Justin primarily concentrated on what he perceived as a biased, oppressive perspective from men, and his stance on the subject was quite masculine-dominated or prejudiced.

In the instances where the storyline portrayed abuse, it was noted that Justin tended to concentrate only on his character’s perception of an aggressive male standpoint, rather than considering Blake’s character’s viewpoint.

‘His approach was very chauvinistic, creating a tense atmosphere on set.’

How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama
How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama
How Blake Lively COPIED best friend Taylor Swift to promote It Ends with Us... before turning to singer to help crisis manage backlash and Justin Baldoni drama

The source alleged that Justin exhibited behavior that bordered on abusive while on set, and almost seemed to fully embody the character.

In a somewhat similar role, Justin’s behavior towards some women on set was perceived as bordering on abusive, disrespectful, and unrepentant, according to those who spoke about the matter.

It’s troubling that the director chooses to handle such a grave and significant topic about domestic abuse in a movie, without involving women in the creative process.

A few days afterward, TMZ disclosed that Blake perceived Justin as making her feel uncomfortable about her weight during a rehearsal for a scene where he lifted her up.

According to insiders, it was reported that Justin had issues with his back before the weightlifting scene, and he consulted a fitness coach for help.

It’s said that he inquired about Blake’s weight from the trainer and requested assistance in preparing his back to prevent any potential injuries.

When Blake learned about his comments, she allegedly felt fat-shamed by him. 

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2024-08-17 14:35

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