Blake Lively shares unpopular decision she took in 'It Ends With Us' amid rumored feud with Justin Baldoni

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Blake Lively opened up about a bold creative choice she made in 'It Ends With Us' amid a rumored feud involving her co-star, Justin Baldoni that sparked quite a buzz behind the scenes.

Beyond her role in the film, Lively is also a producer on the film, a position that reportedly led to some behind-the-scenes drama with Baldoni, her co-star and director.

Blake Lively fights to include Lana Del Rey's 'Cherry' despite resistance

Blake Lively has remained tight-lipped on the alleged tension between the lead pair, however, she did divulge specifics on the creative risks she undertook as producer, sharing with Hits Radio UK, “I’m not supposed to be talking about this.”

She revealed that she was “begged” not to make a certain production-related decision, a choice that proves her commitment to the film’s vision.

Blake Lively revealed a behind-the-scenes battle over a creative decision that nearly didn’t make the cut in the movie.

In a recent interview, while promoting the film, Lively shared that she was adamant about including Lana Del Rey’s evocative song 'Cherry' at a pivotal moment in the story.

The track, known for its intense lyrics about a tumultuous relationship and feelings of profound love, was met with resistance from others involved in the project.

Lana's lyrics describe a man who makes her "fall to pieces" and evokes a sense of "smiling when the firing squad's against you."

“They begged me to take that song out of the movie,” Blake revealed.

While she didn’t specify who opposed the choice, she explained that the song was deemed too heavy for the scene, which depicts a period when the character Ryle is still in a seemingly good place with Lily.

Blake, however, was resolute. “F***, the moment Atlas enters, things are charged and heavy,” she argued.

“There’s conflict, there’s pain, there’s turmoil, there’s tension.” Her insistence on keeping the song underscores her commitment to capturing the emotional depth of the storyline, proving that sometimes the most impactful choices come from a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable.

Blake Lively reveals emotional battle over pivotal scene

The 'Gossip Girl' alum also shed light on the intense emotional undercurrents that drive the story of 'It Ends With Us,' particularly through a crucial scene she fought to keep.

At a pivotal moment in the film, Lively’s character, Lily, faces an emotional whirlwind as her former love, Atlas, re-enters her life.

“Oh my God, my soul mate, the one that got away in my life, this person who's haunting me in everything I do and everywhere I go, is here now and we still had that connection.”

"And you can be deeply in love with this person, but this person comes in, and you're like, your insides are gonna be a mess," she added.

Her insistence on including this raw, emotional moment came amidst tension on set, Daily Mail reported.

Reports have surfaced that Justin Baldoni faced criticism for his on-set behavior, which some described as “chauvinistic” and “borderline abusive.”

On-set tensions between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

As the buzz around 'It Ends With Us' reaches fever pitch, whispers of a feud between stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have captured public attention.

In the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s 2016 romance novel, Lively stars as Lily Bloom, a florist whose once-passionate marriage to Ryle Kincaid (played by Justin Baldoni) takes a dark turn into abuse.

Her world gets even more tangled when her former lover, Atlas (Brandon Sklenar), reappears, stirring up old emotions.

Observant fans noted the palpable absence of on-screen chemistry at the US premiere, and cast members have sidestepped questions about the film’s director.

The drama behind the scenes appears to be more than just rumors. Insiders have revealed to Daily Mail that Blake and Justin’s relationship on set was fraught with conflict, particularly over Justin’s “dismissive” approach to Blake’s input during scenes depicting abuse.

Sources suggest that Justin’s focus on what he saw as the abusive male perspective was criticized for neglecting the depth of Blake’s character’s experiences.

“During scenes depicting abuse, Justin failed to consider Blake’s character’s perspective, instead focusing solely on what he believed was the abusive male viewpoint,” the insider disclosed.

As the movie debuted on August 9, the behind-the-scenes tensions add an intriguing layer to the film’s complex narrative.