Actress Blake Lively is facing allegations of on-set cruelty from her former assistant director, Barbara Szeman, who worked on the 2018 film “A Simple Favor.” Szeman accused Lively of being “cruel” on set in comments posted on social media. The accusations surfaced following the announcement of the sequel, “Another Simple Favor,” which will be released in May. Szeman’s comments led to speculation that she was referring to Lively’s behavior.
Despite the controversy, the director of the film, Paul Feig, has defended Lively, describing her as a “dream to work with” and an “amazing collaborator.” Lively is currently engaged in a legal battle with her former co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, for allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, which he has denied.
In response to the allegations, a source close to Lively has stated that there is no feud between Lively and her co-star Anna Kendrick, who starred alongside her in the “Simple Favor” films. They are reported to be planning press events together for the sequel.
The legal drama between Lively and Baldoni is set to go to trial in March 2026, with accusations and counterclaims being made by both parties. The judge overseeing the case has warned against any further public statements that could influence potential jurors. As the legal battle continues, Lively’s behavior on set and off-screen interactions with her co-stars have come under scrutiny.
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