Justin Baldoni's PR Move Amid 'It Ends With Us' Drama: Unpacking the Rumors and Speculations

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Justin Baldoni hired crisis PR expert Melissa Nathan amid rumors of drama with the cast of It Ends With Us

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Speculation arose when Baldoni promoted the film solo, separate from co-stars like Blake Lively

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Fans noticed that Lively, Colleen Hoover, and Jenny Slate don’t follow Baldoni on Instagram, fueling rumors

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Reports suggest differing opinions on the film's final cut, though insiders claim everyone agreed on the best version

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Baldoni acknowledged "friction" during the film's production, hinting at creative differences

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Lively revealed she fought to include Lana Del Rey's song “Cherry,” indicating on-set disagreements

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Lively also disclosed that her husband, Ryan Reynolds, wrote the iconic rooftop scene in the movie

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Baldoni distanced himself from directing a sequel, suggesting Lively might be ready to direct

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Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ Drama Explained

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