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Mason Evans

Blake Lively gets major backing from 'A Simple Favor' director as Baldoni trial nears

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The director shared an update on Lively while speaking on the Oscars red carpet as her legal battle with 'It Ends with Us' director Justin Baldoni continues (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)

Blake Lively’s legal dispute with actor and director Justin Baldoni is continuing to unfold, but according to longtime collaborator Paul Feig, the actress is staying focused on her family and work despite the ongoing drama.

Feig spoke about Lively while walking the red carpet at the 2026 Oscars on Sunday night. The filmmaker, who directed Lively in A Simple Favor and its sequel Another Simple Favor, shared an encouraging update about the actress when asked about her situation.

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