
What Next | Daily News and Analysis Blake Lively Vs. Hollywood
Jan 8, 2025
Heather Schwedel, a culture staff writer at Slate, dives into the tangled web of Blake Lively's public image and her latest legal issues with Justin Baldoni regarding the film 'It Ends With Us.' The discussion covers the controversies surrounding their promotional tactics and the shifting narrative of domestic violence in cinema. Schwedel also illuminates Baldoni's evolution as a feminist advocate and critiques the dark side of public relations tactics in celebrity culture. The conversation sheds light on how these dynamics shape perceptions in Hollywood.
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The Resurfaced Interview
- An old interview resurfaced where Lively responded to a journalist's congratulations on her pregnancy with the same remark, though the journalist wasn't pregnant.
- This fueled negative online sentiment towards Lively.
The Movie's Plot
- 'It Ends With Us', based on a Colleen Hoover novel, deals with domestic violence.
- It follows a woman who experiences violence in her marriage, mirroring her parents' relationship.
Justin Baldoni's Background
- Justin Baldoni, known for Jane the Virgin, directed and produced It Ends With Us.
- He's positioned himself as a feminist ally through podcasts, books, and a TED Talk.


