Bethenny Frankel shares her unsettling experience at 'It Ends With Us' premiere: 'Vibes were off'
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Bethenny Frankel, best known for her role in 'The Real Housewives of New York City', recently opened up on her strange experience at the 'It Ends With Us' New York City premiere.
In a TikTok video shared on Wednesday, January 8, Frankel revealed that the evening’s “off” atmosphere prompted her to leave early, a rarity for the seasoned celebrity.
Bethenny Frankel's experience at 'It Ends With Us' premiere
Speaking about the premiere of 'It Ends With Us' starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Frankel said, “I’ve been to movie premieres for over 20 years and I’ve never seen anything like this."
Frankel recounted arriving at the event in a pink dress with her colleague, Danielle, only to be informed of an hour-long gap between the red carpet and the film screening.
Finding the delay awkward, the pair left for margaritas, a decision Frankel later deemed both right and wrong.
Bethenny Frankel opens up on tense interactions and ‘off’ vibes
During her brief stay, Bethenny Frankel noticed unsettling interactions, including a distant reception from a member of Blake Lively’s team.
“They were icy to me,” she said, describing the encounter as “off-putting.”
Frankel also recalled running into 'It Ends With Us' director and star Baldoni, who had appeared on her podcast.
While their exchange was cordial, she noted a fragmented seating arrangement and a palpable unease at the event.
“The vibe was off,” Frankel admitted, adding, “Something was definitely awry from the jump, and it was palpable.”
Bethenny Frankel says she thought she would be 'canceled' for leaving the premiere
Despite her anticipation to watch the film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Frankel chose to leave.
“I never leave a premiere early, even if the movie is terrible,” she explained.
“But this felt like I was doing something right by leaving,” she shared.
“I thought I’d be canceled for leaving,” she joked, describing her exit as the most unusual premiere experience of her career.
Premiere night overshadowed by Blake Lively Justin Baldoni feud fallout
Bethenny Frankel's recounting comes amid escalating tensions between the film’s stars.
Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of harassment and fostering a toxic work environment on set, claims he has denied.
The actress also alleged Baldoni orchestrated a PR campaign against her, which he countered with a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times.
The public feud has overshadowed the film, with industry insiders speculating it contributed to the premiere’s disjointed nature, according to Page Six.
As Frankel reflects on her unusual evening, the drama surrounding 'It Ends With Us' continues to escalate.
“Something was f****d,” Frankel concluded, echoing sentiments that the premiere’s disarray was a reflection of deeper issues behind the scenes.
