The recent success of the film “It Ends With Us” has been overshadowed by rumors of tension between the film’s star and producer, Blake Lively, and filmmaker Justin Baldoni. Despite the film’s impressive opening weekend box office numbers, rumors have been circulating, fueled in part by fans on TikTok. Speculation arose when fans noticed that Baldoni and Lively did not take photos together at the NYC premiere, with Baldoni arriving early and Lively showing up later. Additionally, some fans pointed out that Lively does not follow Baldoni on social media.
In the film, Baldoni plays the abusive lover to Lively’s character, which may have contributed to the alleged tension between the two. While some actors are known to bring off-screen animosity onto the screen for added realism, sources close to the film have suggested that Baldoni and Lively simply did not get along, similar to co-workers who may not see eye to eye. There have also been rumors of Lively taking a more hands-on approach in the editing room and being heavily involved in the film’s social media marketing efforts. Despite any rumblings of conflict, Baldoni has publicly praised Lively and even suggested that she would be a great candidate to direct future installments of the film.
The alleged conflict between Lively and Baldoni has drawn comparisons to other Hollywood controversies, such as the drama surrounding the film “Don’t Worry Darling.” However, some argue that the level of scandal surrounding “It Ends With Us” has not reached the same level as other recent Hollywood controversies, such as Harry Styles’ “spitgate” incident or the leaked Olivia Wilde video. While there may be tension behind the scenes, it appears that the situation has not escalated to the same level of public scrutiny as other similar incidents.
In response to the rumors, Justin Baldoni has reportedly hired crisis PR expert Melissa Nathan to navigate the situation. Nathan, who previously worked with Matthew Hiltzik and has experience handling high-profile cases, is tasked with managing the fallout from the alleged conflict between Baldoni and Lively. The involvement of a crisis PR team suggests that the situation may be more complex than what has been speculated by fans and industry insiders.
Overall, while the rumors of conflict between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have garnered attention, it is important to consider the context in which these rumors have emerged. As with any high-profile project, tensions and disagreements may arise behind the scenes, but it is ultimately the finished product that speaks for itself. Only time will tell if the alleged conflict between Baldoni and Lively will have a lasting impact on the success of “It Ends With Us” or if it will be overshadowed by the film’s box office performance and critical reception.