Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick: No Beef, Just Simple Favor Friends

To make it simple: Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are not beefing.

Despite whispers suggesting tension between the co-stars of “A Simple Favor”, a reliable source dismissed all such conjecture about their relationship.

According to our source, there’s no rivalry between them. Instead, they share a professional bond, often acting as colleagues, and maintaining a friendly relationship off the job.

As reported by an insider, Blake and Anna, who are set to appear together at the premiere of the sequel “Another Simple Favor” at SXSW, seem excited about the prospect of collaborating with the rest of the cast in promoting the film.

It’s noteworthy that Lively and Kendrick seem to be on good terms, given the challenging circumstances surrounding Lively’s former co-star from “Gossip Girl.” Speculation about her close relationships has arisen, as she and husband Ryan Reynolds are embroiled in an ongoing legal dispute with director Justin Baldoni.

Following subtle mentions of actress Blake Lively’s decade-long friend Taylor Swift by Baldoni, numerous online users started guessing about the state of their friendship, with some media outlets suggesting their strong bond might be under threat. Yet, a source clarified to TopMob News on January 29 that these rumors were entirely unfounded.

As an ardent fan, I’ve been eagerly following the recent developments in the story of the actress from “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” who, alongside her partner Ryan, shares a beautiful brood including James, 10, Inez, 8, Betty, 5, and little Olin born in 2023. However, she’s been keeping a low profile since filing a lawsuit against Baldoni, claiming mental torture, extreme emotional distress, and lost income, also accusing him of sexual harassment during the filming of the “Colleen Hoover” adaptation. Interestingly, Baldoni retaliated with a $400 million countersuit against Lively, Reynolds, and their publicist.

To clarify, Lively has made only a few public appearances this year, one of which was for a date night that Reynolds posted on his Instagram Story recently. Nevertheless, she is still backed by her close allies, such as the director of ‘A Simple Favor’, Paul Feig, who had earlier dismissed rumors about any tension between Lively and Kendrick.

In a post dated January 10th on platform X, Feig expressed his disbelief by saying, “This information seems dubious.” He then clarified that the movie in question has already been completed and is set to be released imminently. He advises against trusting everything you read on social media these days.

Keep reading for more stars who have shown Lively support amid her legal battle…

Following Blake Lively’s legal claim against Justin Baldoni, her It Ends With Us co-star and director, alleging sexual harassment during filming and subsequent defamation – accusations he has since refuted through his lawyer – Colleen Hoover, the author of the book upon which the movie is based, extended a supportive message to the actress.

On her Instagram Stories, Colleen expressed, “Ever since our first meeting, @blakelively, you’ve been consistently truthful, considerate, encouraging, and patient. I am grateful for your authenticity. May you always remain as genuine and resilient as you are now.

Blake’s sister, fellow actress Robyn Lively, also weighed in.

Robyn posted on Instagram on December 23rd, recommending everyone to thoroughly read an article from The New York Times. This article, she mentioned, is based on a complaint filed by Blake with the California Civil Rights Department and it exposes those responsible for the malicious and deceitful smear campaign that intended to harm her sister.

The actress from Teen Witch subsequently pointed out that it similarly underscores the ordeal Blake is said to have faced during the filming of It Ends With Us.

The director of “A Simple Favor” that Blake starred in, spoke up for her on December 22nd, stating, “I’ve collaborated with Blake on two films, and I can honestly say she’s highly professional, incredibly creative, exceptionally collaborative, extremely talented, and genuinely kind. It’s unfortunate that she had to endure this malicious smear campaign. I find it appalling.

On December 22nd, the comedian expressed her backing for the former Gossip Girl star, posting on her Instagram Story, “I stand by Blake.

Not long after Blake’s grievance became known, the founder of Goop posted a picture of Blake Brown’s hair company onto her Instagram Story, stating, “I’ve just added this to my Christmas wish list.

As a devoted admirer of Blake, I’m standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my beloved friend and Sisterhood co-star, expressing our unwavering support as she bravely confronts the alleged smear campaign aimed at tarnishing her reputation. #StayStrongBlake ❤️💙

Bart Johnson voiced a heartfelt argument in defense of his sister-in-law in the comment area of an Instagram post by the New York Times, which discussed the submission and their own examination into the internal chaos.

During the filming of the movie, her complaints were lodged, as revealed by the former High School Musical cast member, who is married to Blake’s sister Robyn. This was documented before the public dispute. The reason the cast stopped following him should not be ignored. Before passing judgment, read this article to avoid spreading misinformation. His PR team was exceptional, although their tactics were distasteful yet effective. To understand the full picture, read the article, the text messages exchanged between them, and his strategic PR plan to discredit her at any cost. Everyone has flaws, but the public was manipulated.

Later, he commented on Baldoni’s work by saying, “He’s pretending to be authentic. He adorns the role of a hero, sporting a man bun. He employs popular slogans and jargon in his podcasts. It’s all superficial. It’s just an act. And many people believed it for years. Reexamine his videos with a discerning eye and observe how he self-praises and self-deprecates with affected humility. What a show!

Shawn Levy, a regular partner of Ryan Reynolds, posted on his Instagram Stories about the New York Times investigation into the defamatory campaign, expressing, “I’m honored to consider Blake Lively as my friend.

After the release of Lively’s filing, Amber Heard took a moment to reflect on her own ordeal of dealing with intense online backlash during her ex Johnny Depp’s defamation case against her.

The actor who plays Aquaman stated to NBC News on December 23rd that social media closely resembles the old proverb, “A lie can spread halfway across the world before the truth even has a chance to lace up its shoes.” He personally witnessed this and found it both terrifying and destructive.

Brandon Sklenar, the actor portraying Blake’s romantic interest Atlas Corrigan in It Ends With Us, conveyed a straightforward and heartfelt message of encouragement.

On December 23rd, he posted a screenshot of the Gossip Girl alum’s extensive complaint against Baldoni on his Instagram Stories, accompanied by a link and the caption “Please, for heaven’s sake, read this.” He also tagged her with a heart symbol.

Jenny Slate, who portrayed Baldoni’s sister and was also a close friend of Blake’s character in the movie, expressed her views regarding the “troubling” accusations.

Speaking as a colleague and friend of Blake Lively, I stand by her side as she confronts those accused of orchestrating harm to her reputation. This was expressed in a statement made on December 23rd to Today. “Blake is a strong leader, a devoted friend, and a reliable source of emotional support for me and many others who are fortunate enough to know and admire her.

The information disclosed about the assault on Blake is incredibly grim, unsettling, and entirely menacing, the former Parks and Recreation star went on to say. I praise my friend, I respect her courage, and I stand firmly with her in solidarity.

In an Instagram Story post dated December 23rd, the co-star of Lively in the upcoming film sequel to “A Simple Favor“, expressed his affection for her and mentioned that he empathized with her “pain” during their filming sessions earlier this year.

2025-02-14 18:54

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