00:00Blake Lively's latest film, It Ends With Us, has landed her and co-star Justin Baldoni
00:05in a whirlwind of controversy over creative conflicts, on-set discomfort, and concerns
00:10about the film's sensitive subject matter.
00:12The film, based on Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, has faced criticism for allegedly romanticizing
00:18domestic violence.
00:19Adding to the turmoil, rumors of a feud between Lively and Baldoni have circulated, fueled
00:24by their minimal interaction during the film's promotion and reports of creative clashes
00:28on set.
00:29Lively, who is also a producer, reportedly had disagreements with Baldoni over the film's
00:34direction, resulting in two different cuts of the movie during post-production.
00:37Moreover, the involvement of Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, in rewriting a key scene further
00:43complicated the dynamic, leading to speculation about power struggles behind the scenes.
00:48Lively has also allegedly made numerous claims about Baldoni making her feel uncomfortable
00:52on set.
00:53As an anonymous source told TMZ, she was allegedly disturbed by a kissing scene that went on
00:57a little bit too long.
00:59But fans have been criticizing Lively online as well, over comments she's made on the press
01:03store given the nature of the film, calling her tone-deaf in many cases.
01:07With tensions running high and criticism mounting, the drama surrounding It Ends With Us now
01:11extends far beyond the screen, leaving its stars in a challenging spotlight.
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