Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick recently reunited in London for the promotional event of their upcoming movie Another Simple Favor, a sequel to the 2018 film A Simple Favor. However, instead of a cheerful reunion, fans were quick to notice how uncomfortable and distant the two stars appeared during the photocall. Their interactions seemed strained, and that has led to growing speculation about tension behind the scenes.
The event, held in London, came just as Blake Lively continues to face public scrutiny and legal issues, including backlash from a recent film project, It Ends With Us. During the photocall, an onlooker holding a protest sign and wearing a shirt that read "Blake lied" served as a reminder that Lively’s legal troubles have not been forgotten. This public display seemed to cast a shadow over the event and may have contributed to the uncomfortable mood.
According to Variety, Blake Lively appeared cheerful and animated while talking about filming the movie in Capri, Italy. However, Anna Kendrick, who stood silently beside her, kept her head down and barely reacted, only glancing at Blake once. Fans who saw the video noticed that the body language between the two actresses was anything but friendly.
Reports suggest that the tension may go beyond awkward red carpet moments. Rumors indicate that Anna Kendrick may be unhappy with the attention Blake’s legal situation is bringing to the film. Some insiders claim that she even questioned whether Blake’s issues were affecting the movie’s promotion. It's also been reported that the two actresses had disagreements regarding pay for the sequel, as well as over how Lively has handled public statements about her lawsuit.
Although they do not appear to be close friends, Blake and Anna do maintain a professional working relationship. Still, sources suggest that Anna may prefer to distance herself from her co-star during upcoming promotions. Executives are reportedly in discussions about possibly having Anna do solo appearances for future press events.
Despite the growing rumours of a feud, there has been no official comment from either actress addressing the situation. However, their stiff behavior and lack of warmth at the London event have certainly left fans wondering what’s really going on between them.