Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were recently spotted taking a romantic walk in New York City, appearing to be in good spirits amidst backlash faced by Lively during her press tour for the movie “It Ends With Us.” The couple, who wed in 2012 and have four children together, were seen holding hands and looking lovingly at each other during their stroll in the Big Apple. Lively, 37, sported an all-black look with baggy pants, a short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt, boots, and accessorized with a crossbody bag and charm necklace.
Reynolds, 47, also went for a simple vibe with loose-fitting green pants, a black camp shirt with rolled-up sleeves over a white tee, brown sunglasses, a chain necklace, and brown shoes. The A-list pair has kept a low profile since Lively was involved in drama over her latest film, “It Ends With Us,” which is based on a Colleen Hoover novel about domestic violence. Lively had faced criticism for not addressing the serious themes of the film despite promoting the movie by wearing florals to represent her character’s flower shop.
In addition to criticism for not addressing the serious themes of the movie, Lively was also under fire for comments made during press interviews. She mentioned that her character is not defined by events that happened to her, but defines herself, which caused backlash from fans. There were also rumors of a feud between Lively and her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, as they did not appear together at the premiere or do any press together. Sources later claimed that Baldoni was difficult on set, leading his co-stars to leave him out of press interviews.
Despite the rumors and drama behind the scenes, some sources defended Justin Baldoni, stating that he did not intend to make Lively feel uncomfortable. Baldoni had acquired the rights to the bestselling novel from Hoover in 2019 and also secured the rights to the sequel, “It Starts With Us,” set for release in 2022. However, with the drama surrounding the production of the first movie, the future of the sequel remains uncertain. The behind-the-scenes drama has raised questions about the relationship between the cast and director and how it could impact the success of future installments of the franchise.
The controversy surrounding Blake Lively’s press tour for “It Ends With Us” has brought attention to the serious themes of the film and the nature of her comments about her character. Fans have expressed disappointment and concern over the lack of acknowledgment of the domestic violence themes in the movie and the alleged disagreements between Lively and her co-star Baldoni. As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how it will impact the future of the movie franchise. Despite the challenges faced during the promotion of the film, Lively and Reynolds appear to be focused on their relationship and maintaining a positive appearance in public.
