Blake Lively is reportedly worried that the continuing controversy surrounding her film It Ends With Us may negatively impact her career.
The film, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, has achieved significant box office success, grossing $242 million worldwide on a $25 million budget.
However, the production has been marred by several issues, including conflicts between Lively and director Justin Baldoni, criticism over a song used in the film, and negative feedback regarding Lively’s pre-release interviews.
An insider told The Daily Mail that Lively is “definitely saddened by the hate she is getting” and fears that this might end her Hollywood career.
The source added:
She thought this was her moment to shine but is now looking at it like the end of her career. She’s fearing no one will want to work with her after this.
The controversy has led Lively to consider taking a break from the spotlight to “reassess the future.” This follows reports that Baldoni hired a crisis PR team to handle the backlash. The speculation around a sequel to It Ends With Us further complicates matters.
While Hoover’s follow-up novel It Starts With Us is considered a strong candidate for adaptation, it is uncertain whether Baldoni and Lively will return, given the current tensions.
For now, it remains to be seen how the ongoing drama will affect Lively’s career and whether a sequel will materialize shortly
