The legal and on-set tensions between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have escalated further, with reports revealing that issues between the two have been brewing since the filming of It Ends With Us. Allegations have surfaced about the stars creating a strained atmosphere on set, exacerbated by the disruptions caused by the writer’s strike.
Sources describe Lively as “effortlessly rude,” citing instances where she allegedly made crew members uncomfortable by expressing her opinions bluntly and without reservation. One claim that stood out was her decision to bring her children to a charity event on set during a particularly challenging time for the cast and crew, which was viewed as tone-deaf. Some insiders even mentioned that the crew was somewhat intimidated by Lively’s behavior, though it was noted she wasn’t overtly mean—just “rude.”
On the other hand, Baldoni, who also stars in the film, has faced criticism for lacking leadership and leaning into “performative woke feminism.” Insiders noted that both Lively and Baldoni were seen as disconnected from the film’s serious theme of domestic violence. Their portrayal of the characters was described as “cosplaying abuse,” with the source suggesting that both actors, in their privilege, seemed out of touch with the material they were portraying.
These tensions between the two co-stars have certainly impacted the production, casting a shadow over what was already a highly anticipated adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel.