Blake Lively Faces Backlash Over 'It Ends With Us' Amidst Box Office Success
The romantic drama has grossed over $300 million globally, but behind-the-scenes tensions and criticism have overshadowed its release.
- Blake Lively was reportedly 'pretty surprised' and 'upset' by the negative attention surrounding her latest film, 'It Ends With Us'.
- Rumors of a rift between Lively and director Justin Baldoni emerged as they avoided joint appearances during the film's promotion.
- The film, which deals with themes of domestic violence, faced criticism for its marketing approach and Lively's promotional tone.
- Despite the controversies, 'It Ends With Us' has become the highest-grossing romantic drama since 2018's 'A Star is Born', amassing over $309 million globally.
- Lively's co-star Brandon Sklenar and Sony Pictures have publicly defended her, emphasizing her commitment to the film's important message.