Paul Feig, the director of Another Simple Favor, is publicly supporting Blake Lively amidst her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni.
During a conversation with Esquire, the 62-year-old American film director voiced his support for the 37-year-old Hollywood actress, calling her “an amazing collaborator.”
Articulating his perspective, Feig quipped, “When I read people’s misconceptions about how movies are made, it’s just frustrating for me. Every star I’ve worked with works this way. The idea that a star just shows up and you go, ‘Here’s the script’ – please point me to one movie star who works that way.”
He added, “So when the gang on the internet get [up in arms] about something, it’s just like, guys, you don’t know what you’re talking about. I love working with Blake – she’s just the best.”
The four-time Emmy nominee went on to comment that “outrage is the most boring emotion humans have these days. When it’s towards something meaningful, that’s great. But people get outraged at everything. It’s like, this is what you’re angry about? There’s other things to be outraged about – please, go and help make the world a better place.” (sic)
Lively, who starred in Another Simple Favor as Emily Nelson, also recently reflected on her past year, revealing that she experienced “the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in my life.”
For those unaware, the Gossip Girl actress filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, her It Ends with Us co-star and director, alleging a retaliatory smear campaign following her accusations of inappropriate harassment and workplace safety concerns.
Notably, Baldoni also filed a countersuit against Lively in December 2024, accusing her of defamation and other contractual breaches.
In his countersuit, the 41-year-old Hollywood actor and director also named her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and other defendants, seeking $400 million in damages. Since then, both parties have continued to trade accusations and file additional lawsuits.
It is important to note that a trial for the case is currently scheduled for March 9, 2026.
