Alright, folks, grab your popcorn because the “Another Simple Favor” sequel drama is heating up—and it’s got nothing to do with the murder and betrayal on screen.
Nope, this is all happening behind the scenes, and the tension between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick is getting harder to ignore, no matter how hard Blake tries to smooth things over.
The rumors started swirling after their appearance at SXSW, where both actresses were present to promote the film but noticeably distant from each other.
And then there was the Instagram post—oh, that Instagram post. Blake shared a gallery of fun, behind-the-scenes snaps from the festival, gushing about how lucky she is to work with “each of you.”
Sweet, right? But here’s the kicker: out of the 20 pictures she posted, Anna Kendrick appeared in exactly “one.” Meanwhile, the rest of the shots? All Blake and her own team—her manager, her assistant, her glam squad, and even her husband Ryan Reynolds’ publicist. Anna? Nowhere to be found in those cozy, off-duty moments.
If Blake was trying to put the rumors to rest, that post did the exact opposite. Fans immediately picked up on the very “pointed” absence of Anna and started speculating even harder. And then there’s Anna’s response to questions about working with Blake again.
When Entertainment Tonight asked her about the reunion, she gave a cryptic, “Oh, you know…” before quickly dodging the topic altogether. For someone who’s usually quick-witted and charming in interviews, that answer was telling.
Director Paul Feig tried his best to downplay the rumors, insisting that making the movie was “too much fun.” But actions speak louder than words, and at the “Another Simple Favor” premiere, Blake and Anna walked the red carpet separately before joining together for a few carefully staged group photos. The whole thing felt like one of those situations where two coworkers who “really” don’t like each other are forced to be polite at the office Christmas party.
To add even more fuel to the fire, Blake is currently tangled in a very public legal battle with “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign against her. That situation is messy enough on its own, but now it looks like the tension from that drama may have bled into her other projects.
So, what’s really going on? Are Blake and Anna just not the best of friends, or is there something deeper happening behind the scenes? Either way, the off-screen drama might just be more intriguing than the on-screen mystery. One thing’s for sure—fans are “watching” this one closely, and they’re not buying the “everything’s fine” narrative.
