"Blake smelled his kindness” – A Crew Member From 'It Ends With Us' Alleges That Blake Lively Tried to Seize Control From Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s It Ends With Us might need a new title – something like It Never Ends – because the drama is far from over. What began as a noble project raising awareness about domestic mistreatment has somehow spiraled into a public spectacle, full of controversies and courtroom chaos. Enter a crew member who has worked closely with Baldoni and, like the ultimate insider, has spilled some tea. Now, we have a front-row seat to a juicy behind-the-scenes show – who knew the set was more dramatic than the plot?
Amid Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s courtroom storm, a bombshell insider claim has just cranked the feud dial to a whole new level of frenzy.
Inside the set: Crew member reveals truth about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni
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As the legal drama between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively continues, a fresh perspective has emerged from storyboard artist Talia Spencer. Reflecting on her time working on It Ends With Us, Spencer painted Baldoni as a rare gem of kindness and respect in the directing world, on the 60 Minutes Australia segment. However, she stirred things up by suggesting, "I feel like maybe Blake smelled his kindness, mistook it for weakness." Spencer believes this may have sparked a power struggle behind the scenes, adding a new layer to the unfolding feud.
When asked if Blake Lively took control of the film from Baldoni, the crew member suggested that she attempted, adding that there was a noticeable shift in the film’s direction. Lively kicked off the legal drama in December 2024, accusing Baldoni of pestering and retaliation. Baldoni countersued in January, claiming defamation and extortion against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, claims Lively’s team quickly dismissed as unfounded. What once costed It Ends With Us dearly now seems to revolve around Another Simple Favor, with the movie studio stepping in to defend her.
As she champions the sequel with Anna Kendrick, the studio is quietly backing her up, with their latest move speaking volumes without uttering a single word.
Studio defends Blake Lively as backlash escalates
Blake Lively is facing fierce criticism over her ongoing legal drama with Justin Baldoni, but Prime Video is not backing down. In an unexpected move, the streaming giant posted the trailer for A Simple Favor on YouTube with the comments section completely disabled. This rare tactic speaks volumes about their support for Lively. By shutting down potential backlash, the studio makes a bold statement, protecting her from the flood of negative reactions.
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Although YouTube users could still comment on earlier trailers, the latest one for Another Simple Favor remained shielded from public criticism. Blake Lively reprises her role as PR director Emily Nelson, with Anna Kendrick as the quirky vlogger, Stephanie. Yet, the controversy surrounding Lively shows no signs of fading. Talia Spencer’s recent comments add fuel to the fire, with fans adamant about not watching Another Simple Favor due to the ongoing drama.
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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