Blake Lively Reveals Uncomfortable Kissing Scene With Justin Baldoni, After He Allegedly ‘Fat-Shamed’ Her

Published 08/14/2024, 9:15 PM EDT

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Be it harsh criticism or subtle jabs at one's physique, not even Hollywood divas are immune to the same. It could be Blake Lively herself who still goes through a tough time dealing with the people she is filing with. While her latest Hollywood flick It Ends With Us has been dominating the box office charts for months, the lead star recalls having her share of bitter experiences on set. Regardless of what the audience felt like, Lively was not on board with whatever was decided by the stakeholders of the film.

Latest revelations suggest that the actress was not really cooperative with certain activities on-set which was also followed by a playful remark by her on-screen love interest. 

Justin Baldoni’s lingering kiss made Blake Lively uncomfortable, claim sources

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As reported by an exclusive issue by TMZ, a source close to the set of It Ends With Us reveals that Blake Lively felt fat-shamed by co-star Justin Baldoni. During a scene where Justin Baldoni had to lift Lively, he inquired about her weight to his on-set trainer to prevent straining his back. The actress later found out and felt uncomfortable, perceiving Baldoni’s comment as body shaming.

The source also disclosed a second incident that made Blake Lively uneasy on set. During a kissing scene, the mother of four felt Justin Baldoni lingered too long, making her feel uncomfortable. Despite their on-screen chemistry, no tension has been reported between the co-stars. Often rewarding, incidents as such serve as reminders that no one has it easy in the film industry. 

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This revelation about Blake Lively, however, is not the only controversy surrounding the scene in question.

Controversies around It Ends With Us intimate scenes

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While it has served US fans just right, there have been ongoing controversies around the much-talked-about kiss between the two lead stars, which is prevalent in other countries. The film that has fetched much popularity in the West has been banned from theatrical release in Qatar because of its intimate kissing scenes. 

The country's censorship committee rejected the Sony Pictures and Wayfarer Studios' film, which holds a PG-13 rating in the US. The on-set kissing scenes had previously generated excitement among fans, with leaked photos causing a stir, prior to its release. However, the recent revelation has cast a different light on the situation. 

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