Overview

• 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.'