Blake Lively surprised by backlash over ‘It Ends With Us’; Says, ‘It felt out of her control’

​During the promotion of the movie, Lively felt particularly vulnerable and upset by the constant media attention, as she was frequently featured in the news in a negative light. The source shared that this kind of experience was new to her, and she found the situation overwhelming, saying, “It felt out of control to her.” Despite the stress, Lively remains committed to her work and is looking forward to future projects. She will next appear in A Simple Favor 2 alongside Anna Kendrick.