Andy Cohen Sparks Awkward Moment Discussing Blake Lively Justin Baldoni Legal Drama

During a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen awkwardly referenced the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni while interviewing Allison Williams, star of the Colleen Hoover adaptation Regretting You. Cohen joked about the casting controversy surrounding Baldoni and Lively's film It Ends With Us, in which Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and a smear campaign, leading to multiple lawsuits including a countersuit from Baldoni. Allison Williams confirmed she had read the Regretting You novel multiple times before filming, acknowledging the challenges of meeting fans' expectations for adaptations. The controversy over It Ends With Us also involved fan backlash about the characters aging on screen, which the filmmakers defended as a narrative choice. Cohen's comments highlighted the tension surrounding the Hoover adaptations and the high-profile legal and public disputes between Lively and Baldoni. Despite the awkward moment, the show continued to discuss the new film and other entertainment topics.