Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively Reunite for 'Another Simple Favor' Amid Speculation About Their Relationship

The sequel to the 2018 film premieres at SXSW as Lively navigates a high-profile legal battle and rumors about her dynamic with Kendrick resurface.

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively appeared at the SXSW premiere of 'Another Simple Favor,' the sequel to their 2018 film, sparking renewed interest in their rumored past tensions.
Kendrick gave a coy response when asked about working with Lively again, saying, 'Oh you know,' while Lively expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, calling it 'the best.'
The film's director, Paul Feig, has denied speculation of a feud between the two stars, calling such rumors 'total BS.'
The premiere comes as Lively is embroiled in a legal battle with her 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni, whom she has accused of sexual harassment and defamation.
Baldoni has denied the allegations and filed a countersuit, with a trial scheduled for March 2026, while Lively has sought stronger protective measures due to online harassment.