Blake Lively is facing accusations of being “cruel.” Barbara Szeman, an assistant director on A Simple Favor, made shocking claims online. The post quickly disappeared, but not before sparking heated discussions.
Explosive Allegations on Instagram
Szeman, known for her work on Suicide Squad and Flatliners, allegedly shared her experience on Instagram. She hinted that Lively’s behavior drove her to quit being an assistant director. The controversy comes as Lively battles It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni in court.
Deleted Account Raises Eyebrows
Szeman’s Instagram account, @barbwiretv, vanished after her comments went viral. However, IMDb still lists her as a Fourth Assistant Director for A Simple Favor, the 2018 thriller starring Lively and Anna Kendrick. The sequel, Another Simple Favor, is set to premiere on Prime Video on May 1.
A Shocking Public Accusation
British actor Henry Golding, who stars in A Simple Favor, recently shared a poster for the sequel. When he expressed excitement, Szeman quickly responded. “I worked with you on the first one. Everyone was amazing—except for a certain someone who made me quit. Guess who that person is…” she wrote.
Szeman elaborated after receiving support from commenters. She claimed Lively was “cruel to many.” The assistant director admitted to crying on her way home many nights. “You try so hard to please someone who is never pleased and constantly puts you down,” she wrote.
Karma Strikes Back?
Szeman’s remarks fueled speculation. “I can’t believe it’s actually getting back at her. Karma is real,” she added. She seemingly referred to Lively, now 37, known for her role in Gossip Girl.
Reddit Explodes with Reactions
Screenshots of the exchange spread to Reddit, where users reacted strongly. “Wow. I guess her NDA just expired,” one joked. Another wrote, “The karma train is rolling down the tracks toward Blake. The era of entitled stars needs to end.”
A third person called for Lively to “take the stand,” alluding to her ongoing legal battle with Baldoni. Others speculated about her reputation. “If Blake was truly happy and fulfilled, people wouldn’t come forward with these stories,” one user claimed.
Facebook Drama Adds Fuel
The controversy escalated when a Facebook account under the name Barbara Julianne posted, “Last time I leave a comment on an Instagram post.” When asked what she meant, she linked to a Perez Hilton YouTube video covering her remarks. “The video is about me,” she admitted.
She later clarified, “Just didn’t want to be dragged into this whole thing to begin with.”
Lively’s Camp Responds
DailyMail.com reached out to Szeman and Lively’s representatives for comments. A source close to Lively claimed these accusations are part of Baldoni’s alleged effort to “bury her.” The source insisted this was a calculated move against the actress.
Rift Between Lively and Kendrick?
DailyMail.com exclusively revealed that Lively and Anna Kendrick may promote Another Simple Favor separately. Insiders say Kendrick wants to distance herself from Lively.
“They have a working relationship, not a friendship,” a source explained. Originally, both actresses planned to do joint press appearances. However, Kendrick is now considering going solo to avoid the drama. “She doesn’t want to get caught up in it,” the source added.
With a legal battle, public accusations, and a potential rift with Kendrick, Lively is under intense scrutiny. Will this drama overshadow her new film? Only time will tell.
