UPDATE 12/21/24 at 10:30 a.m. ET:
TMZ reported in December that Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and “severe emotional distress”. His lawyer, Bryan Freedmansaid in a statement to Us every week that the allegations are “completely false, scandalous and intentionally salacious.” We contacted Lively's rep for comment at the time.
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It ends with us I just came out in theaters, but Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni The off-camera dynamic is what really gets fans talking.
Before opening on Friday, August 9, TikTok sleuths suspected there was a rift between the two — partly related to the film's final edit. Speculation about the feud began swirling when fans noticed that Lively, 36, did not follow Baldoni, 40, on Instagram, nor anyone else in the cast. (Lively is also a producer on the project, while Baldoni directed the film.)
Lively shared a lot of promotion for the film starring her costars Jenny Slate, Brandon Sklenar, Isabelle Ferrer And Alex Neustaedter And It ends with us author Colleen Hoover.
Baldoni, meanwhile, follows Lively on social media — and appeared on Hoover's Instagram several times while filming the adaptation. Hoover, 44, is not following Baldoni at the moment, which foreshadows a bigger row.
Eagle-eyed fans also pointed out that Baldoni was noticeably absent from joint press events for the film and there were no big photos of the cast from the New York premiere.
Lively added her own fuel to the fire when she revealed that her husband, Ryan Reynoldswrote part of the rooftop scene in the film. She noted at the time that she and Reynolds, 47, often enlist to help with various projects. Reynolds was later tapped to help promote the film by do an interview with Sklenar.
According to The Hollywood ReporterLively then allegedly asked the editor for a cut of the film. Shane Reid before the film is finalized. (Reid previously worked with Lively on Taylor SwiftIt is “I bet you think of me” Music video, which she directed. He also worked as an editor on Reynolds' Deadpool and Wolverine.)
The outlet noted that it is unclear whether part of the cut – attributed to publishers Oona Flaherty And Robb Sullivan – was used in the final version.
Us every week has learned that it is not uncommon for someone to order a different version of the film as part of the editing process before the film hits theaters.
In the case of Lively and Baldoni, the source noted, “All parties came to an agreement on the final cut of the film and agreed that it was the best version of the film.” »
Despite rumors of tensions between Lively and Baldoni, who play Lily Bloom and Ryle Kincaidrespectively, Baldoni sang Lively's praises throughout his press tour. He also suggested that his partner direct the possible sequel, which would be based on Hoover's film. It starts with us novel.
“I think there are better people for this one,” Baldoni said. Entertainment tonight on Tuesday, August 6, when asked if he would double up again for the possible next installment.
He added: “I think Blake Lively is ready to direct. That’s what I think,” noting that he needed a “vacation” after starring in and directing the film.
Us every week has reached out to reps for Lively and Baldoni for comment.
It ends with us is now playing in the cinema.
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