Blake Lively's Film Censored in Qatar

The highly anticipated film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, *It Ends with Us*, has been banned from theatrical release in Qatar. Directed by Justin Baldoni, who also stars alongside Blake Lively, the film has faced censorship due to its sexual content, which includes several kissing scenes and a non-graphic sex scene featuring the characters in their underwear. Sources indicate that the country’s censorship committee deemed the film inappropriate for its PG-13 rating. This ban is part of a broader trend in Qatar, which has previously prohibited other films for similar reasons. Notably, Netflix's R-rated comedy *No Hard Feelings* was also banned for containing a nude scene. Additionally, the country has rejected the latest *Toy Story* spin-off, *Lightyear*, due to a same-sex kiss, and Disney's *West Side Story* was banned after the studio refused to cut a transgender character from the film. *It Ends with Us* follows the story of Lily Bloom, played by Lively, who moves to Boston to pursue her dream of opening a flower shop and falls in love with a neurosurgeon, Ryle, portrayed by Baldoni. Following the film's premiere in New York, rumors surfaced about a rift between Baldoni and Lively, with speculation about creative differences. Despite this, Baldoni has praised Lively's contributions to the film, highlighting her multifaceted talent beyond her acting career.