Blake Lively Faces Allegations of On-Set Bullying from Former Assistant Director

Barbara Szeman claims Lively's behavior during the filming of 'A Simple Favor' led her to quit her role as assistant director.

Barbara Szeman, a former assistant director on 'A Simple Favor,' alleged on social media that Blake Lively's behavior on set was 'cruel' and caused her to quit the film industry.
Szeman claimed she 'cried her way home many nights' due to Lively's alleged constant criticism and inability to be pleased.
The allegations surfaced in now-deleted Instagram comments responding to promotional posts about the sequel, 'Another Simple Favor,' set to release in May 2025.
Lively has not publicly addressed Szeman's claims, while director Paul Feig has defended Lively, calling her a 'dream to work with.'
These accusations arise as Lively is embroiled in a legal battle with Justin Baldoni, with both parties suing each other over allegations of harassment, defamation, and retaliation related to their work on 'It Ends With Us.'