Blake Lively spoke publicly for the first time since her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni over the It Ends With Us controversy. She attended the red carpet premiere of her new movie, Another Simple Favor, at SXSW. The mother of four was accompanied by her co-stars Anna Kendrick, Michele Morrone, and the film’s director, Paul Feig. While Blake Lively skipped media interviews, she took time to engage with fans, posing for selfies and signing autographs. A group of protesters gathered at the venue, holding signs that read, \”Justice forJustin Baldoni. Blake Lied.\” A section of the crowd even booed Lively whenever her name was mentioned. The sequel to the hit 2018 film is set to release on digital platforms on May 1. The film is now streaming on Netflix and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD in the U.S. later this year, and in the UK on May 22 and in Australia on May 23. The Age of Adaline star is reprising her role as Emily Nelson in the movie. She expressed her deep love for the character, calling it her favorite role to date. She also shared her excitement about returning to the film when director Paul Feige approached her for the sequel. Without addressing the Lively-Baldoni case, the director acknowledged that actors often have strong creative inputs. He emphasized that every movie star wants to refine their work and enhance the project, adding that he appreciates Lively’s dedication to this collaborative process.