Paul Feig Defends Blake Lively Amid Controversy, Cites Collaboration

Paul Feig, director of Another Simple Favor, has publicly defended Blake Lively amid ongoing controversy and legal battles related to her work on It Ends With Us. Feig described Lively as an 'amazing collaborator,' expressing frustration with online misconceptions about her professionalism and the filmmaking process. He dismissed rumors that Lively is difficult to work with, emphasizing that every major star is deeply involved in their projects. Despite calls from some critics to 'cancel' Lively, Feig and many fans praised her talent and performance in the film's recent sequel, which debuted as a global hit. Feig also expressed enthusiasm for potentially working with Lively again on future projects, highlighting the strong chemistry among the cast. He urged online communities to focus their outrage on more meaningful issues rather than celebrity rumors.