As a seasoned film critic with over three decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen it all – from the most critically acclaimed masterpieces to the most infamous box office flops. But what caught my attention recently was the tumultuous journey of “This Ends With Us.” The drama behind the scenes seemed to overshadow the film itself, with allegations of toxic work environments and smear campaigns.
The movie “This Ends With Us” was a hit at the box office, but it faced intense drama behind the scenes. The film stirred controversy due to its content and Blake Lively’s actions during interviews, leading to some backlash. As the movie became available on Netflix for streaming, discussions about the book-to-screen adaptation decreased. However, recent news has emerged that Blake Lively and director/actor Justin Baldoni are embroiled in a legal dispute. Now, Gwyneth Paltrow and other high-profile celebrities are offering support to Lively amidst her lawsuit against the production company, alleging a smear campaign.
In her suit against the movie’s production, Blake Lively has accused Baldoni of creating a toxic work environment, and claimed that he began a smear campaign to try and discredit her. Leaked messages from Baldoni even name dropped Taylor Swift, as his team was reportedly nervous about what her fans could add to the situation. Folks have started throwing their support behind the Gossip Girl alum, including Gwyneth Paltrow, who shared a number of Lively’s products on her Instagram Story with the caption “Just added to my Christmas wish list”. Others more directly addressed the situation. Filmmaker Paul Feig tweeted his own response to his Simple Favor collaborator, saying:
Working with Blake on two films has been an absolute joy. She’s incredibly professional, imaginative, cooperative, gifted, and kind – a true delight to collaborate with. It’s disheartening to see her subjected to such an unfair smear campaign. I believe she doesn’t deserve this injustice at all.
As a cinephile who can’t wait for the sequel, let me share what I’ve gathered so far about “A Simple Favor 2.” Director Feig had a blast collaborating with Lively again and seems to side with her in her recent tussle with Baldoni.
While the court of public opinion was seemingly against Lively due to her press junket interviews, those who know the actress personally seem to be standing with her. Her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars wrote a message of solidarity on Instagram which reads:
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Another notable figure who seems to be on Lively’s side is Colleen Hoover, who wrote This Ends With Us. She posted on her Instagram story about the actress/producer’s character, offering:
Blake Lively, your sincerity, kindness, support, and patience since our first encounter have truly shone. I appreciate you remaining genuine in every way. May you never alter, may you never fade.
I recently shared a post on my Instagram Story, surprising many as I had earlier mentioned not being close friends with Lively. My brief message consisted of only three words: [words here].
I believe Blake.
The ongoing commotion about “This Ends With Us” shows no signs of abating, with legal teams on both sides of Lively and Baldoni working tirelessly. This situation is likely to keep audiences engaged, potentially leading to increased viewership of the romantic drama.
You can watch ‘This Ends With Us’ right now on Netflix. Remember to keep an eye on the 2025 cinema release dates for planning your movie outings in the coming year.
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2024-12-23 18:07