Michele Morrone and Blake Lively play ping pong; actress is pictured in glittering dress.Photo:Blake Lively/Instagram
Blake Lively/Instagram
Blake Livelyis feeling “fortunate” afterattending the SXSW premiereof her upcoming movie,Another Simple Favor.
On Tuesday, March 11, theGossip Girlalum, 37, reflected on her time in Austin, Texas as she shared multiple memories from the trip in anInstagramcarousel.
Lively — who stars as Emily Nelson alongsideAnna Kendrick’s Stephanie Smothers in the movie, which is a sequel to 2018’sA Simple Favor— shared multiple images of herself playing ping pong with co-starMichele Morrone, who plays Dante Versano in the flick.
The actress also shared selfies, foodie snaps and an image of herself with Kendrick at the movie’s world premiere on Friday, March 7.
Blake Lively attends the SXSW world premiere of ‘Another Simple Favor’ on March 7, 2025.Tibrina Hobson/Getty
Tibrina Hobson/Getty
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Among the snaps, directorPaul Feigcould be seen posing while signing autographs, as Lively hugged producer and assistant Sophia Travaglia — who is a close friend of the actress and her husbandRyan Reynolds.
Another Simple FavorisLively’s first movie to premieresince her ongoing legal issues withJustin Baldonibegan.
Lively and herIt Ends With Usdirector-costar Baldoni, 41, are currently in the middle of a highly publicized legal battle. In December,Lively sued Baldoni, accusing him and others of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign, which he denies.Baldoni countersued Lively, her husband Reynolds and their publicist in January, alleging defamation and extortion.
Justin Baldoni; Blake Lively.John Nacion/Variety via Getty (2)
John Nacion/Variety via Getty (2)
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Although SXSW marks theAge of Adalineactress' first big movie event, she didattendSaturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary specialin February alongside her husband Reynolds, 48.
“Blake felt a bit anxious about attending theSNLanniversary. She still thought it was the perfect opportunity to ease back into the spotlight,” asource told PEOPLEafterSNL50aired. “They had many friends attending, and as soon as they arrived, they received a warm welcome. It was a great event.”
“Blake wouldn’t mind staying out of the spotlight for longer, but she has to get back to work with Anna Kendrick soon anyway,” the insider added, referring to theAnother Simple Favorpromotional tour. “She feels more ready now. She knows it will be a long year with continued drama, but she’s just trying to focus on the good things. Her family is everything to her.”
Another Simple Favorwill be released on Amazon Prime Video on May 1.
source: people.com
