Anna Kendrick laughs off questions about Blake Lively's legal battle at movie premiere: ‘Last year of my life is gone’

When it comes to handling tough questions, celebrities have learned to dodge, weave, and sometimes even make a graceful exit. Anna Kendrick recently demonstrated her expertise in this art during the premiere of Another Simple Favour, where an interviewer attempted to stir up some drama regarding her co-star, Blake Lively. Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively As Kendrick posed for photos and interacted with fans, the interviewer took a chance and asked her if she thought Another Simple Favour had been impacted by “everything going on in the world”, seemingly hinting at Lively's ongoing legal battle with her ex-co-star and director. “The comments on Instagram have upset her, especially the ones saying fans are now refusing to watch the movie because they don’t want to support Blake.” Despite the online chatter, another insider was quick to clarify, stating, “There really is no drama or rift between Anna and Blake.” A third source added, “There is no feud. The film is in the early stages of planning what press will look like, and Blake and Anna will be doing some things together.” Another Simple Favour, which follows Kendrick's character, Stephanie, and her complicated relationship with Lively’s character, Emily, is set to hit theaters on May 1.