Blake Lively And Anna Kendrick Reunite After SXSW Snub: All Smiles Or Shade?

The “Another Simple Favor” co-stars posed side by side on Tuesday during a photocall at the Corinthia London hotel, where they promoted their upcoming sequel to the 2018 cult-favorite thriller.

The joint appearance comes just weeks after Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively appeared to keep their distance at the film’s SXSW premiere in Austin.

In photos obtained by Page Six, Kendrick looked radiant in a fiery red vest and matching skirt, paired with sparkly gold pumps and voluminous waves. Lively opted for a black cardigan with gold trim, a matching skirt, tights, and knee-high boots, styling her loose waves with preppy accessories.

The two smiled and chatted in front of the London Eye, even sharing what appeared to be a few lighthearted moments. They were later joined by other cast and crew members, including director Paul Feig, for group photos.

The seemingly friendly reunion comes after Kendrick raised eyebrows at SXSW in March when she responded awkwardly to a red carpet question about reuniting with Lively.

“Oh, you know …” Kendrick said with a tight smile before walking away.

In contrast, Lively gushed about the project at the same event, saying it was “the best” and that she was “so happy” to be back.

At the time, the actresses skipped solo shots together and sat apart during the film’s screening, fueling rumors of off-screen tension.

Speculation about a rift between the stars intensified amid Lively’s ongoing legal war with “It Ends With Us” co-star and director Justin Baldoni, and fans have begun to wonder if Kendrick has quietly taken his side.

In February, while presenting the Best Director award at the 2025 BAFTA Awards, Kendrick praised the work of directors in general, saying, “We all have huge respect for directors. It’s one of the most exhilarating and exhausting jobs in the world. It’s juggling a million decisions, answering endless questions and somehow still making sure that the story shines through.”

Though she didn’t name Baldoni, some viewers interpreted the moment as subtle support.

Lively is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with Baldoni, whom she accused in December 2024 of sexual harassment and defamation. Baldoni has denied the claims and fired back with a $400 million countersuit in January 2025, targeting Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane.

The high-stakes legal drama between Lively and Baldoni recently got its own true-crime treatment in a revealing new UK documentary titled “He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni,” and it’s already stirring headlines of its own.

As the case heads toward a blockbuster 2026 trial, the doc dives into the explosive allegations and countersuits that have rocked Hollywood. But beyond the courtroom claims, it also pulls back the curtain on the once-close relationship between the “It Ends With Us” co-stars.

Intimacy expert Mia Schachter, who was not involved in the production, appears in the documentary to offer insight into the duo’s dynamic, which she examined through a series of alleged text messages exchanged between Lively and Baldoni, some of which Baldoni released publicly in an effort to clear his name.