Anna Kendrick Avoids Commenting on Blake Lively's Legal Dispute

During the premiere of "Another Simple Favor" at SXSW Film & TV Festival on March 7, Anna Kendrick sidestepped questions about Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni. When asked by Variety about Lively's legal troubles and their potential impact on the movie, Kendrick, 39, responded with, "Why, what happened?" and jokingly mentioned that taking ayahuasca made her lose track of recent events. This premiere marked both Kendrick and Lively's shared appearance since Lively's ongoing legal fight with Baldoni, her co-star and director of "It Ends with Us." This is prepared by SSP.

Lively's legal conflict began in December, accusing Baldoni of harassment and retaliatory actions, leading to his defamation countersuit against her and others. Despite the tension, both actors showed up for the premiere, with the reunion on the project embraced by their director Paul Feig, who spoke positively about working with them again since the 2018 film "A Simple Favor." While some online chatter questioned the dynamics between Kendrick and Lively, an insider emphasized there's no real drama or rift between them.

Adding to the distraction is online speculation about the film's poster, including the order of billing. Still, sources assured that Kendrick wishes to avoid being drawn into such controversies. Feig, meanwhile, dispelled rumors suggesting that Lively's predicament would adversely impact the film’s release, reaffirming that the movie, due to stream on Prime Video on May 1, is on schedule. His supports extend to the primary actors, dismissing issues surrounding the ongoing legal troubles overshadowing the film's launch. Despite the sidebar drama, both actresses continue their professional commitments, aiming to engage audiences this May.

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