Justin Baldoni’s ‘Favorite Experience’ Filming ‘It Ends With Us’ Has Nothing to Do With Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni stated his 'favorite experience' when it came to filming 'It Ends With Us.' Here's what he said -- and he didn't mention Blake Lively.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are under the spotlight due to their alleged feud following the filming of It Ends With Us. The film, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, brought Baldoni, the director and actor, and Lively together on set. Unfortunately, rumors suggest Lively had an uncomfortable time filming with Baldoni. And when Baldoni was asked about his “favorite experience” from filming, it had nothing to do with Lively.

Justin Baldoni explained his favorite experience filming ‘It Ends With Us,’ and it didn’t include Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni directed and acted in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us. Baldoni plays Ryle Kincaid, and his character falls in love with Blake Lively’s character, Lily Bloom. Unfortunately, their relationship turns abusive.

Baldoni and Lively have seemed to actively avoid each other when promoting the movie. They didn’t take photos together on the red carpet, and they haven’t attended press events together. Additional rumors suggest that Lively felt uncomfortable when Baldoni asked about her weight before performing a scene with her. Lively also allegedly felt that Baldoni lingered too long after a kissing scene.

Baldoni spoke to Harper’s Bazaar about his favorite experience with the cast and crew of It Ends With Us. While he spent ample time with Lively, he didn’t mention her in his answer.

“I think my favorite experience of the entire shoot happened after the shoot was over,” Baldoni said. “It was at our first test screening in Colorado. I asked Colleen [Hoover] to attend; it was her first time seeing the film, and she brought her mom and her husband. After the film ended, her mom came through the doors, tears still flowing, and gave me the biggest hug. She just held on to me, repeating ‘Thank you. Thank you so much.'”

Baldoni noted that he “promised” Hoover that he would “protect” the integrity of her story with the movie.

“I just wanted this film to feel emotionally accurate for Colleen and for her mom, who lived through a version of this story,” he said.

Blake Lively said filming the entire movie was ‘a challenge’

Blake Lively hasn’t publicly spoken out against Justin Baldoni’s conduct during the filming of It Ends With Us. However, when asked about the most challenging aspects of filming, she noted that nothing was easy.

“Oh my God, all of them, this whole movie,” Lively told The Hollywood Reporter when asked about the most challenging scene she had to film. “Honestly, the work that I did on-screen was easier than the work that I did off-screen in this movie because of all that went into it. I love a challenge, though. And I’m just so proud of every bit of it. We went through a whole rollercoaster of the human experience. I’m very proud.”

During an interview with Access Hollywood, Lively praised working with her other co-star, Brandon Sklenar, as they had undeniable chemistry. However, she never referenced how she felt while working with Baldoni.

Justin Baldoni said he and the ‘Gossip Girl’ star didn’t have a chemistry read

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively aren’t promoting It Ends With Us together. However, the director/actor praised Lively during interviews. While speaking to Cosmopolitan UK, Baldoni said he “knew” Lively was perfect for the role as soon as they met.

During the same interview, Baldoni noted that he hoped his “chemistry” with Lively would be seen by the audience, as they didn’t have a chemistry read before filming.

“We didn’t have a chemistry read as Ryle and Lily,” he said. “The very first time we met, we had a three-hour meeting. By the end of that meeting, I just knew she was Lily. But, no, we didn’t have a chemistry read. We did have chemistry reads with Lily and Atlas, but we didn’t with Ryle and Lily. I’m grateful and hopeful that there’s chemistry on the screen.”

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