Overview

• Blake Lively attended the SXSW premiere of 'Another Simple Favor,' her first major public appearance since filing a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni in December 2024.
• Lively praised her co-stars, including Anna Kendrick and Michele Morrone, sharing her gratitude for the experience on Instagram with a series of behind-the-scenes photos.
• The sequel to 2018's 'A Simple Favor' was well-received by the SXSW audience, which Lively compared to a 'rock concert' in her social media posts.
• Tensions were speculated between Lively and Kendrick at the premiere, though director Paul Feig dismissed rumors of a feud between the actresses.
• Lively and Baldoni are embroiled in a legal battle involving allegations of harassment and defamation, with a trial scheduled for March 2026.