Blake Lively was ‘surprised’ by backlash to It Ends With Us

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the last month, the 37-year-old has become embroiled in controversy as fans criticised Lively for her “tone-deaf” approach while promoting the movie, which focuses domestic violence and abuse. Lively is yet to directly address the criticism surrounding It Ends With Us, but is said to be “upset” and “surprised” by the negative reaction. open image in gallery Britain It Ends With Us Gala Screening Commercial tie-ins also raised eyebrows, including a selection of themed cocktails – one of which was called “Ryle You Wait”, in reference to the film’s abusive character played by Baldoni. It’s an important film for so many women and for so many survivors of domestic abuse.” In an earlier post, he wrote: “Trust me when I tell you, there isn’t a single person involved in the making of this film that was not aware of the responsibility we had in making this.” Others also believe that Lively is being too heavily criticised, with some stating that the actor simply sees her character differently to Baldoni, who has been markedly more serious in his approach to press.