Blake Lively recently attended her premiere of “Another Simple Favor” at the South By Southwest Film Festival in Texas. She shared on Instagram that despite some turbulence, she felt the love from the audience.
At the event, amidst ongoing legal issues with Justin Baldoni, Blake faced a protestor holding up a sign that read ‘Justice for Justin Baldoni. Blake lied,’ creating some commotion. Additionally, there were reports of a cool reception from co-star Anna Kendrick and an uncomfortable red carpet moment with her male co-star Michele Morrone.
The premiere event generated controversy, with claims of the audience being packed with certain attendees. Despite the chaotic environment, Blake seemed to appreciate the support and positive energy directed towards her at the screening.
Despite the drama, the Gossip Girl star gushed about the event, comparing it to a ‘rock concert.’
In the caption she wrote, ‘Watching @asimplefavor opening night @sxsw felt like a rock concert. Thank you to the very best audience. Texas turns it out.’
‘Making this movie was already the gift, every element of it. To share it with you all and feel the love returned to us was the best feeling. Thank you for having us Austin,’ she added.
Blake Lively, 37, claims she felt ‘the love’ at her Another Simple Favor premiere during the South By Southwest Film Festival in Texas over the weekend, despite the chaotic reception
Blake also confirmed that her plunging dress was made of latex, writing, ‘And yes. It’s latex’ along with a dress emoji.
She wrapped up her caption writing, ‘(Shout out to the amazing #bashirsalahuddin who doesn’t have an @) And thank you @sxsw and @claudasaur for having us.’
Blake went on to share another post showing off a glamorous outfit as she continued to share snaps from the film’s press tour.
The star wore a floor length peach toned coat with silver embellishments, and a matching pair of pants. She paired the look with a white t-shirt and pointed toe heels.
She further accessorized it with a sparkling $5,795 Judith Leiber martini-shaped purse.
The bag was topped with a yellow lemon ornament. The accessory appeared to be a nod to her character, Emily Nelson, and her love of martinis.
In another close-up snap of her face, she showed off her glam and matching peach tone earrings.
The fashionista then added a snap of her rings, which included a white skull ring and two gold and diamond ones.
The Gossip Girl star, who was seen stepping back into the limelight amid her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a number of snaps from the event
Despite the drama, the star gushed about the event, comparing it to a ‘rock concert’, and wrote, ‘To share it with you all and feel the love returned to us was the best feeling’
Blake went on to share another post showing off a glamorous outfit as she continued to share snaps from the film’s press tour
She accessorized it with a sparkling $5,795 Judith Leiber martini-shaped purse
In another close-up snap of her face, she showed off her glam and matching peach tone earrings
The fashionista then added a snap of her rings, which included a white skull ring and two gold and diamond ones
In another photo she posed with her cast, including Morrone, Anna Kendrick, Andrew Rannells, Henry Golding, Alex Newell, Elizabeth Perkins, and director Paul Feig
In another photo she posed with her cast, including Morrone, Kendrick, Andrew Rannells, Henry Golding, Alex Newell, Elizabeth Perkins, and director Paul Feig.
On Monday, Lively was accused of beefing up the crowd at the premiere.
Lively was seen posing for a selfie with Laurie Feig, the wife of Another Simple Favor director Paul.
Some of the star’s most overzealous critics became convinced based on photos of the selfie that Laurie was pretending to be a fan in the crowd, despite being married to the filmmaker.
‘Why is the director of Another Simple Favor’s wife pretending to be a fan in the crowd waiting for Blake on the red carpet to take a selfie?’ wrote a YouTuber who has been critical of Lively, who is wrapped up in dueling lawsuits with her It Ends With Us costar and director Baldoni.
‘Watch how many PR bots reply that “this is normal”, “internalized misogyny”, and “why do you care”?’ the poster added.
The premiere started off on the wrong foot, as Blake was greeted by a protestor. Proving that the PR disaster of It Ends With Us is far from over, a woman was seen wearing a shirt that said ‘Blake lied’ and held a sign that read: ‘Justice for Justin Baldoni. Blake lied,’ as the star walked the red carpet nearby.
To make matters worse, there appeared to be more awkward moments as Blake’s co-star Anna had an awkward response to a question about working with her on the film.
‘Oh you know,’ Anna said on the red carpet when asked about working with Blake.
The premiere had its fair share of controversy, including a protestor holding a ‘Justice for Justin Baldoni. Blake lied’ sign
Blake also had a seemingly frosty reception from her co-star Anna, with whom she did not pose for snaps on the red carpet, aside from a photo with their director
While on the red carpet, Blake also appeared to have an awkward interaction with co-star Michele Morrone, 34, as she seemed to make a joke about her braless dress
On Monday, Lively was accused of beefing up the crowd at the premiere after she was seen posing for a selfie with Laurie Feig, the wife of Another Simple Favor director Paul. Some critics became convinced that Laurie was pretending to be a fan in the crowd
There were also no photos of Blake and Anna posing together, aside from a photo with their director.
Inside the event, the stars were pictured awkwardly standing next to each other, with Anna holding her head down as she listened to Lively speak.
Lively excitedly recounted the filming of the movie in Capri, Italy, as Kendrick stood by and only glanced over at her co-star one time in a video shared by Variety.
Fans were convinced of tension between the two stars.
One wrote, ‘Oh Lord. Anna Kendrick looking like she would rather be ANYWHERE else, but there, listening to the inane drivel tumbling out of Blake Lively’s mouth. Anna’s body language is speaking VOLUMES here. God, I feel so bad for her.’
Another added, ‘Anna Kendrick’s body language screams “get me outta here, last time I do a movie with you or be seen in public with you again.”‘
While on the red carpet, Blake also appeared to have an awkward interaction with co-star Michele, 34, as she appeared to make a joke about her braless dress.
In a video from the event, the actress looked down and adjusted the top of the dress before looking over at Morrone and making a comment as she laughed.
Another Simple Favor, which is slated to officially release later this year on May 1, is the sequel to the 2018 movie A Simple Favor; Anna and Blake seen in a still
Expert Nicola Hickling, who is the founder of LipReader, told DailyMail.com that Lively said, ‘Oh sorry.’
Morrone appeared nervous as he quickly turned his head away and made a hand gesture, before adjusting his hair.
Anna and Blake reunited for the anticipated film, which is slated to officially release later this year on May 1, and is the sequel to the 2018 movie A Simple Favor.
The premise, ‘Follows Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman,’ per IMDB.
Anna and Blake’s joint appearance on Friday at the premiere of their movie comes amid rumors of a ‘secret feud’ between the pair.
It was previously reported that Kendrick is less than thrilled that Blake’s legal drama with Baldoni is overshadowing their film.
Last month, Lively unleashed a new salvo in her ongoing legal back-and-forth with Baldoni by claiming that she was not the only woman he made uncomfortable on the set of It Ends With Us.
An amended version of her complaint filed late in New York federal court alleged that she has corroboration of her original claims, and a spokesperson for the actress claimed that ‘other women confided in Blake about their discomfort,’ according to People.
Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her in a lawsuit filed in December while Baldoni accused Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, and publicist Leslie Sloane of defamation and extortion in a $400 million suit filed in February; Baldoni is pictured 2024
Baldoni has denied the allegations from Lively, while Lively, Reynolds and Sloane have denied the accusations made by Baldoni; Lively and Baldoni seen on set of It Ends With Us
Lively previously filed a sexual harassment lawsuit in December against Baldoni, who costarred in and directed her hit romantic drama It Ends With Us.
Baldoni followed up by launching a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, her publicist and her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
He also filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against the New York Times for its reporting on Lively’s allegations.
Despite the escalating legal battle between the two parties, there’s no end in sight for Lively or Baldoni.
In January, a judge scheduled a trial date for their lawsuits in March of 2026, and both parties have already decided to skip any attempt at mediation.
