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As I stepped into the Another Simple Favor afterparty in NYC on Sunday evening, I wore a resilient smile, having navigated the somewhat tense red carpet event alongside my co-star, Anna Kendrick, amidst the whispers of an alleged rift between us. (Blake Liverly’s actions)

After the premiere, the actress, aged 37, gleefully beamed a broad grin while snuggling with her husband, Ryan Reynolds (age 48), and her mom, Elaine (age 77). Interestingly, Anna was not present in the scene.

Blake changed out of her stunning red carpet dress, opting instead for a trendy yellow coordinated set featuring a fitted top and high-waisted silk skirt that accentuated her figure.

She finished off her fashionable outfit with a belt that accentuated her slender waist and a bag shaped like a martini glass, subtly referencing her movie character’s preferred beverage.

Simultaneously, Ryan Reynolds, known for his role as Deadpool, exuded elegance in a stylish grey suit, complemented by a clean white shirt and a sharp tie.

At the red carpet event, Blake donned a deep-blue Cinderella dress with strategic cutouts to highlight her cleavage, whereas Anna showcased her sculpted abs in a crop top and high-waisted pants, both in pristine white.

The ladies also intertwined fingers momentarily and displayed radiant grins in an effort to dispel whispers of a persistent disagreement as they publicized the upcoming A Simple Favor sequel, set for release on Prime Video May 1st.

Amidst whispers of potential disagreements, I find myself navigating the prolonged legal strife that has arisen between me and my fellow cast member and director of “It Ends With Us,” Justin Baldoni.

Fans initially suspected that there was bad blood among the actresses earlier this year.

One area of dispute appears to revolve around billing for an upcoming movie, and it’s additionally suggested that Kendrick feels Lively’s legal issues involving Justin have eclipsed the attention for their new project.

Concern among fans was sparked when Anna and Blake were spotted together at SXSW in Texas in March. During an interview posted by ET about their collaboration, Anna seemed mysterious when asked what it’s like to work with Blake once more, replying vaguely while autographing items, “Oh, you know…

Previously, a source shared with E! News that there’s absolutely no feud between them; they are merely colleagues who also happen to be friends, maintaining a positive relationship.

It’s mentioned that the two seasoned Hollywood actors are eager to join in the promotion of the film alongside their fellow cast members.

As a devoted admirer of Paul Feig, the director of Another Simple Favor, I couldn’t help but weigh in on the recent drama that has been circulating. Just as he penned on X in January, according to E!, his statement was clear and concise: ‘This is total nonsense. I apologize for anyone who may have fallen prey to it. Please be cautious about what you read on social media these days.’

In court documents submitted last December, Blake claimed that during the production of their film, Baldoni engaged in sexual harassment towards her and orchestrated a negative campaign aimed at damaging her reputation.

The mother-of-three also outlined missed work opportunities in the explosive lawsuit. 

One of the job opportunities I overlooked was hosting the premier of Saturday Night Live’s Season 50 in September, a month following the release of my movie.

‘The effects on Ms. Lively’s professional life were immediate and substantial,’ said the document.

According to the document, due to the continuous nature of the campaign and the unfavorable public opinion it has generated, Ms. Lively felt it was impossible for her to participate in public engagements or events without being compelled to address the incidents that occurred during filming openly.

As a dedicated follower, I am sharing that I have firmly rejected the accusations made against me, and in response, I’ve initiated a $400 million defamation and extortion lawsuit, which includes my accuser, Ryan, and our publicist Leslie Sloane. This legal matter is scheduled for court hearing in March 2026.

Last week, Blake drew criticism when she discussed her mother’s traumatic experience in her speech at the TIME100 gala, which many viewers perceived as a calculated public relations tactic.

At an event held at Jazz at the Lincoln Center, New York City, on Thursday, the actor from Gossip Girl – recognized as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most impactful individuals – delivered a lengthy address.

On social media, I enthusiastically watched a video where my beloved actress courageously opened up about her mother being a resilient survivor of a workplace assault at the hands of a colleague.

She mentioned that there’s plenty she wants to share about the past two years of her life, but tonight isn’t the right place for it, given her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni over sexual harassment allegations he denies. However, she chose to focus on ‘the empowerment of being a woman with a voice in today’s world.’

Blake mentioned that her mother, Willie Elaine McAlpin, had the greatest impact on her life and was present at the event, together with her husband, Ryan.

She explained her mom was the ‘survivor of the worst crime someone can commit against a woman.’

A significant number of followers expressed disapproval towards the celebrity as they felt it was inappropriate for her to share details about her mother’s hardship, considering her past silence on the subject of domestic violence when promoting a film like “It Ends With Us,” which depicts an abusive relationship. The movie was helmed by and featured Baldoni.

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2025-04-28 13:05

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