It Ends With Us Controversy: A Breakdown of Blake Lively’s Viral Interviews
As the drama surrounding It Ends With Us continues to dominate headlines, old interviews featuring Blake Lively have resurfaced online, sparking controversy and debate.
The 36-year-old actress, alongside co-star Justin Baldoni, allegedly had “creative differences” while filming the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel of the same name.
A source revealed that there were “two camps” on set – Team Blake and Team Justin – which led to a negative experience and eventually, the two stars stopped speaking to each other.
Fans of It Ends With Us have taken sides, with some members of the media sharing their own experiences with the Gossip Girl alum. Here’s a breakdown of the viral interviews that have sparked controversy:
The Location Share Controversy
Emmy-winning Chicago-based reporter Jake Hamilton sat down with Lively and co-star Brandon Sklenar, asking how fans could approach her to discuss the movie’s themes.
Lively’s response has raised eyebrows, with some fans expressing confusion and horror. Hamilton has since clarified that there was more to the response, stating that Lively did go on to answer the question.
The ‘Cafe Society’ Press Tour
Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa released a YouTube video titled “The Blake Lively interview that made me want to quit my job,” showcasing an interview from 2016 pegged to the release of Cafe Society.
Lively’s apparent dismissive nature has sparked chatter, particularly when Flaa congratulated the actress on her “little bump” (Lively was pregnant with daughter Inez at the time).
Flaa has since spoken out, revealing she was “almost paralyzed” by the comment as someone with infertility struggles.
Everything Justin Baldoni Has Said About Working With Blake Lively
Justin Baldoni has heaped praise on his It Ends With Us co-star, Blake Lively, despite reports of an on-set feud.
The Pop Quiz
In 2017, Lively sat down with DP/30 to promote All I See Is You. When asked if she felt free to try everything, Lively questioned what the reporter meant, eventually stating she “does sing” in the movie.
The Florals of It All
Lively has faced backlash for focusing on the floral aspect of It Ends With Us (her character is a florist) instead of sharing resources for victims of domestic violence. One TikTok, in particular, has gone viral, with Lively declaring, “Grab your friends, wear your florals and head out to see it.”
Lively has since posted resources for domestic violence survivors via her Instagram Stories.