Blake Lively's Vogue Dream Turns Sour

Blake Lively's latest film, *It Ends With Us*, has encountered significant criticism following its launch, overshadowed by the success of Ryan Reynolds' *Deadpool & Wolverine*, which has grossed over a billion dollars. Despite *It Ends With Us* performing well at the box office with $180 million against a $25 million budget, the film's release has been marred by controversy, particularly surrounding comments made by director Justin Baldoni regarding Lively's weight, which he mentioned in the context of a scene requiring him to lift her. The backlash has led to perceptions of Lively as a "mean girl," especially as she appeared to prioritize her own makeup and hairstyling needs on a relatively low-budget set. In her acknowledgments, Lively thanked a long list of friends and family, including high-profile celebrities like Britney Spears and Taylor Swift, as well as her husband, Ryan Reynolds, who was humorously referred to as "Gordon" in the credits. This has raised eyebrows, with some speculating that Lively may have influenced the film's script and editing, potentially bringing in input from Reynolds and his collaborator Shawn Levy. At a recent event, Lively revealed that Reynolds had a hand in scripting the film, a statement that surprised the film's original writer. While Lively expressed pride in their collaborative efforts, the publicist for Reynolds has chosen not to comment, leaving the extent of his involvement unclear. Overall, the film's launch appears to have transformed into a promotional platform for Lively and Reynolds, overshadowing its artistic intentions.