Paul Feig Denies Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick Feud Rumors at SXSW

Director Paul Feig has dismissed rumors of tension between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick during the premiere of their film 'Another Simple Favor' at SXSW. The speculation arose from a social media post by YouTuber Melanie King, who claimed Lively was 'terrified' to walk the carpet due to Kendrick's alleged anger. Feig responded on X, stating, 'Um … you’re wrong,' and emphasized the actresses' positive interactions during the event. Both actresses expressed enthusiasm about working together again, with Lively stating it was 'the best' while Kendrick was more reserved in her comments. Despite ongoing scrutiny, insiders reported that the two shared laughs and engaged positively during the Q&A session. The premiere comes amid Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni, which has drawn additional media attention.