Director Denies Feud Between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick at SXSW Premiere

Paul Feig refutes online claims of tension between the actresses during the debut of 'Another Simple Favor' at the film festival.

Rumors of a rift between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick surfaced after their appearance at the SXSW premiere of 'Another Simple Favor.'
Director Paul Feig dismissed the speculation, calling the claims of discomfort or animosity between the stars 'wrong.'
Both actresses addressed their collaboration, with Lively praising Kendrick, while Kendrick gave a lighthearted and evasive response to questions.
The premiere marks Lively's first major public appearance since filing a sexual harassment lawsuit against her 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni, who has countersued.
The sequel to 2018's 'A Simple Favor' will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting May 1, 2025.