Blake Lively.Photo:Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty
Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty
Blake Livelyfelt supported at the SXSW premiere of her upcoming movie,Another Simple Favor.
“Watching@asimplefavoropening night@sxswfelt like a rock concert. Thank you to the very best audience,” Lively began as the caption to a 20-photoInstagram carousel, which showed off some of her favorite red carpet moments.
Blake Lively, 2025 SXSW.Tibrina Hobson/Getty
Tibrina Hobson/Getty
She also gave the Lone Star State some credit, adding, “Texas turns it out.”
“Making this movie was already the gift, every element of it. To share it with you all and feel the love returned to us was the best feeling. Thank you for having us Austin,” Lively added.
TheGossip Girlalum ended her caption with a cheeky confirmation abouther wardrobefor the special event: “And yes. It’s latex 👗😊.”
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in ‘Another Simple Favor’.Lorenzo Sisti
Lorenzo Sisti
Another Simple Favor— which sees Lively and her costarAnna Kendrickreprise theirA Simple Favorroles of Emily Nelson and Stephanie Smothers, respectively — isLively’s first movie to premieresince her ongoing legal battle 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 harassmentand a retaliatory smear campaign, which he denies. Baldoni countersued Lively, her husbandRyan Reynoldsand their publicist in January, alleging defamation and extortion.
Blake Lively, August 2024.Gareth Cattermole/Getty
Gareth Cattermole/Getty
The SXSW premiere forAnother Simple Favorwas Lively’s first big movie event amid the legal drama. However, theAge of Adalineactress and Reynolds, 48, did attendSaturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special in February.Their situation was mocked onSNLduring the March 1 episode after Reynoldsbriefly referenced it duringSNL50.
“Blake felt a bit anxious about attending theSNLanniversary. She still thought it was the perfect opportunity to ease back into the spotlight,“a source told PEOPLEafterSNL50aired. “They had many friends attending, and as soon as they arrived, they received a warm welcome. It was a great event.”
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“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
