Director Justin Baldoni reportedly felt ‘sidelined’ while working on ‘It Ends With Us’ with Blake Lively amid to the alleged rumors of not having creative control.

The drama continues to swirl around It Ends With Us stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, as their alleged rift reportedly centers on creative control.

The 36-year-old actress is said to have taken on much of the 40-year-old actor’s role, despite him being credited as the director and Lively serving as a producer on the film.

The rumored tension became noticeable when neither Blake nor the Jane the Virgin actor appeared together in photos, and he was absent from some of the movie’s press events.

An insider told Us Weekly on Thursday, August 15, “There were two camps on the film — Team Blake and Team Justin. This creative struggle set the tone for a negative experience behind the scenes and eventually led to them not speaking.”

The source added, “[Justin] felt that his vision wasn’t as valued as Blake’s, which stifled creativity on set.”

Blake Lively even revealed during a recent interview that her husband, Ryan Reynolds, helped write a scene for the movie, further diminishing Justin’s creative input. She told E! News, “We help each other. He works on everything I do. I work on everything he does. So his wins, his celebrations are mine, and mine are his.”

Although Blake was a producer, a role that typically involves overseeing the production process rather than the creative aspects of the project, another source mentioned that she worked “closely with Colleen [the author of the book] and other female team members on set.”

The alleged feud deepened when it was noticed that the cast members do not follow Justin on social media, although he follows them all. A source told Page Six, “None of the cast enjoyed working with Justin… they certainly didn’t speak to him at the premiere.”

 

TMZ also reported that Blake thought the actor had body-shamed her after she recently gave birth to her fourth child, when Baldoni expressed worry about his back, having to lift her in a scene.

In what seemed like subtle shade, Justin commented during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, “I think Blake Lively’s ready to direct [the sequel]. That’s what I think.”

Director Justin Baldoni reportedly faced challenges while working on the film ‘It Ends With Us’ with Blake Lively due to alleged issues surrounding creative control.

The reported tension between the two stars stemmed from Lively taking on a more dominant role in decision-making, despite Baldoni being credited as the director.

This dynamic created a divisive atmosphere on set, with sources revealing that there were clear divisions between ‘Team Blake’ and ‘Team Justin’.

The lack of collaboration and appreciation for Baldoni’s creative vision led to a strained working relationship and ultimately resulted in the two stars not speaking to each other.

To add insult to injury, Lively publicly mentioned her husband, Ryan Reynolds, contributing to a scene in the movie, further diminishing Baldoni’s role in the creative process.

Despite Lively’s position as a producer, it was noted that she was heavily involved in the creative aspects of the project, working closely with the author of the book and other female team members on set. This imbalance of power and creative input exacerbated the tension between the two parties and created a toxic work environment.

The rift between Baldoni and Lively was also evident in their social media interactions, as it was observed that the cast members did not follow Baldoni, while he followed them.

This lack of support and camaraderie from the cast members further isolated Baldoni and highlighted the discord within the production.

Additionally, rumors circulated that Lively felt body-shamed by Baldoni after he expressed concerns about lifting her in a scene following the birth of her fourth child. This added strain to their already fraught relationship and fueled speculation about the true nature of their on-set dynamic.

As the drama surrounding ‘It Ends With Us’ continues to unfold, it remains clear that the issues of creative control and power dynamics can significantly impact the success and harmony of a production.

The experience faced by Baldoni serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of respecting and valuing the creative contributions of all team members involved in a project.

By fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, filmmakers can create a more positive and productive working atmosphere that benefits the entire cast and crew. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on the latest industry news and trends.