Blake Lively’s got a new legal thriller on her hands, and no, it’s not a Netflix original—it’s a lawsuit. And because no good drama is complete without a surprise twist, her new movie Another Simple Favor (the sequel to 2018’s A Simple Favor) somehow got name-dropped in the middle of all this legal chaos.
So, What’s the Tea?
Earlier this month, Prime Video decided to bless the world with an announcement: Another Simple Favor is coming! Cue the confetti, pop the champagne… or maybe don’t, because the internet immediately decided to make this about something else entirely.
The Lawsuit Says: Internet = Not So Simple
According to Blake’s legal complaint, the moment Amazon Prime announced the film, trolls stormed in like it was Black Friday at Best Buy. She claims that this wasn’t just some casual internet shade but a coordinated smear campaign bankrolled by one Mr. Sarowitz and executed by The Defendants™ (aka, the ultimate villain squad).
Her lawsuit spells it out loud and clear:
“The announcement immediately faced a steady stream of comments repeating the false and harmful statements invented and perpetuated in the smear campaign.”
Translation? The internet went off.
What Did the Internet Say?
The lawsuit even includes actual comments that allegedly popped up under the film’s promo posts. Brace yourselves, because these are spicy:
🗣️ “Why is Blake Lively’s name placed higher than Anna Kendrick’s? Is it also her edit?”
🥊 “Because she probably bullied them to do it. Anna hates her too.”
🚫 “No thanks. We don’t wanna watch bullies like Blake.”
YIKES. Somebody pass Blake some SPF 100 because that’s some serious burn.
Blake vs. The Internet
Blake claims this hate parade isn’t just annoying—it’s actually damaging her career, her businesses, and even her family. The lawsuit states:
“This vitriol and violence is unlike anything Ms. Lively has experienced in her twenty-year career.”
Basically, she’s saying that before all of this, her biggest social media problem was probably people asking for Gossip Girl spoilers in 2024. But now? It’s straight-up war.
She also alleges that thanks to this mess, she can’t even enjoy the success of It Ends with Us, interact with her fans, or do normal celebrity things like post aesthetically pleasing brunch pics without triggering an avalanche of digital rage.
The Big Picture
At this point, it’s unclear how this legal drama will end—courtroom showdown? Surprise apology? A Simple Favor 3: The Revenge? Who knows! But one thing’s for sure: Blake Lively didn’t just walk into It Ends with Us—she’s living it.
