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Blake Lively’s Shocking On-Set Act Resurfaces Amid Lawsuit

Published 1 days ago on Apr 02, 2025

Blake Lively Under Fire for 'Disgusting' Act Amid Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni.

Hollywood actress Blake Lively has sparked controversy after a resurfaced video from the set of A Simple Favor showed her admitting to an unscripted and inappropriate action involving her co-star Henry Golding. This revelation comes at a time when Lively is entangled in a highly publicized legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, who has countersued her for defamation amid sexual harassment allegations.

Blake Lively’s 'Unscripted' Act on Set

Fans have expressed their outrage after footage emerged of Lively discussing a moment during the filming of A Simple Favor (2018) where she grabbed Henry Golding’s genitals without prior discussion. The incident was revealed in the Blu-ray commentary of the film, with director Paul Feig praising Lively for her bold improvisation.

“One of my favorite additions you came up with was you grabbed his nuts, and you really went for it too,” Feig can be heard saying.

Lively then responded: “That's always awkward, when you're like, 'Hey nice to meet you! Can I grab your nuts really hard?’ Not because I want to, but because I feel like she would.”

This admission, recently resurfaced by lawyer and YouTuber @elsrich, has drawn sharp criticism from fans who argue that if the roles were reversed, there would be immediate backlash. Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa, who went viral earlier this year for recalling an uncomfortable 2016 interview with Lively, also reshared the clip, fueling the controversy.

Fans took to social media to express their outrage:

Tension with Anna Kendrick and Sequel Promotion

Blake Lively’s alleged tensions with A Simple Favor co-star Anna Kendrick have also come under scrutiny amid the legal battle with Baldoni. Reports suggest that Lively is unlikely to participate in promotional events for Another Simple Favor, which is set to be released next month. Her only notable public appearance for the film was at the SXSW Film Festival.

Lively recently attempted to shut down speculation of a rift with Kendrick by posting a series of photos from the film’s promotional tour on Instagram. However, eagle-eyed fans noticed that while Lively included images of Kendrick and Feig at SXSW, they were noticeably absent from the behind-the-scenes snapshots.

Director Paul Feig attempted to dismiss claims of tension, responding to a YouTuber on X (formerly Twitter) who claimed that Lively was “terrified” to walk the red carpet with Kendrick. Feig replied: “Um … you’re wrong.”

In a separate interview with People, Feig denied any on-set issues, stating: “I mean, I had such a great experience on the first one. It always kind of stuck with me, like, ‘God, I love working with the two of them.’”

Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni Escalates

Blake Lively’s resurfaced on-set behavior is making headlines at a particularly precarious time. The actress is embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit with Justin Baldoni, her co-star in It Ends With Us, after accusing him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign aimed at tarnishing her reputation. In response, Baldoni has launched a staggering $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane, alleging that they have actively sabotaged his career and removed him from his own film.

Baldoni has also filed a separate lawsuit against The New York Times for its reporting on Lively’s accusations. Meanwhile, Lively’s legal team has moved to dismiss Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit, calling it a “vengeful and rambling” abuse of the legal system.

Court documents obtained by Daily Mail argue that Baldoni’s lawsuit should be thrown out under California’s Civil Code Section 47.1, which protects individuals who have spoken out about sexual harassment. Lively’s legal team also stated that Baldoni and his team could face up to $100 million in financial repercussions due to legal fees and counterclaims.

What’s Next for Lively and Baldoni?

The legal war between Lively and Baldoni has been ongoing since December 2024, when Lively first filed her complaint. Baldoni’s countersuit followed in February 2025. Both parties have denied the allegations against them, with Reynolds and Sloane also filing motions to be removed from the case.

Legal experts suggest that this case could set a precedent in the entertainment industry, particularly in the era of #MeToo and defamation lawsuits. The next court date is scheduled for March 9, 2026, and until then, both parties are expected to continue battling it out in the media and legal system.

As the legal drama unfolds, Blake Lively’s past and present actions are being placed under a microscope, with fans and critics alike questioning the ethics of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Whether the resurfaced footage will have a lasting impact on Lively’s career remains to be seen, but for now, the actress remains at the center of one of Hollywood’s most talked-about scandals of 2025.

“Maybe this is why Henry doesn’t follow Blake on Instagram, but he does follow Anna Kendrick.”

“Where was the ‘intimacy coordinator’? Lmao.”

“OMG poor Henry looks so uncomfortable. This woman is shameless.”

“This is absolutely unbelievable!”

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