Blake Lively has no intention of publicly addressing the rumored feud between her and It Ends With Us co-star/director Justin Baldoni. The 36-year-old actress is reportedly focusing on her other castmates and her family, rather than engaging in a public spat with Baldoni.
The tension between Lively and Baldoni allegedly began on the set of It Ends With Us, with sources claiming that Baldoni felt “hurt and sidelined” by Lively, who is also a producer on the film. Meanwhile, Lively allegedly felt “fat-shamed” by Baldoni during the filming of a scene in which he lifted her into the air.
The rumors of a feud between the two have been circulating for some time, with insiders claiming that there were “two camps” on the film set – “team Blake” and “team Justin.” The tension reportedly escalated throughout the making of the movie, which has grossed over $100 million at the global box office in its first week.
According to sources, Baldoni took issue with Lively’s input on the film, feeling that his vision was not being taken into account. Lively, on the other hand, allegedly made script and wardrobe changes without consulting Baldoni, leading to further tension between the two.
Despite the rumors of a feud, Lively is said to be moving on and focusing on her other castmates and her family. The mother-of-four, who is married to Ryan Reynolds, is reportedly choosing to rise above the drama and not engage in a public spat with Baldoni.
Blake Lively has no plans to publicly address the rumored feud between her and It Ends With Us co-star/director Justin Baldoni. The 36-year-old actress is reportedly trying to put the tension with Baldoni, 40, behind her, per TMZ.
Insiders claim that Baldoni suffers from back problems and sought assistance from a trainer prior to the scene, asking how much Lively weighed and asking for help preparing his back to avoid incurring an injury. Amid the swirling rumors, Baldoni hired a crisis public relations firm to represent him.
He has turned to PR crisis manager Melissa Nathan for help, according to The Hollywood Reporter. And People magazine reported the rift also includes the principal cast of the film and Hoover.