Rumors of a feud between Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively have been making headlines recently. However, director Paul Feig is setting the record straight. Feig, who worked with both actresses in A Simple Favor and its upcoming sequel Another Simple Favor, has dismissed the claims of tension between them. Addressing the speculation, he emphasized that there was no bad blood on set and praised both actresses for their professionalism.
Paul Feig reacts to Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively drama rumors
Speculation about a rift between Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively began after their appearance at the Another Simple Favor premiere during the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival. A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) by YouTuber Melanie King claimed that Lively was “terrified to walk the carpet” and that Kendrick “never wants to work with her again.”
Paul Feig, quickly shut down these rumors with a blunt response. In his reply to the post, he wrote, “Um … you’re wrong.” The director, who attended the premiere and a Q&A session with the cast, made it clear that the rumors were baseless.
Despite the online chatter, both actresses appeared to be in high spirits during the event. They interacted warmly with fans and participated in promotional activities together. Blake Lively even gushed about working with Anna Kendrick, saying, “Oh, it’s the best! I’m so happy to be here.” (via Entertainment Tonight).
Kendrick, however, played coy when asked about Lively, which some interpreted as evidence of tension. But Paul Feig has emphasized that their on-screen chemistry and off-screen friendship remain strong. “They’re really good friends away from the set, so it is really nice to have them back together,” he said.
All in all, with Paul Feig publicly refuting the Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively feud claims, it seems clear that any supposed tension between the two actresses is merely speculation. For now, fans of the duo can check out their on-screen chemistry as Another Simple Favor plays out in theatres.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.
