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Anna Kendrick Sends the Internet Into a Frenzy with Her Cryptic Comment About Blake Lively at SXSW Premiere
Let the rumor mill spin, Hollywood fans — Anna Kendrick has just stirred the pot in the most mysterious way possible. During the highly anticipated SXSW premiere of her new film, Kendrick was asked about working with fellow A-list actress Blake Lively, and let’s just say… her response has fans raising eyebrows and reading between the lines.
The former Pitch Perfect star hit the red carpet in Austin looking effortlessly chic in an edgy, all-black ensemble, posing for cameras and chatting with reporters ahead of her latest film's debut. But it wasn’t her fashion that had everyone buzzing — it was what she didn’t say.
When asked about reuniting with Blake Lively — her co-star from the 2018 cult hit A Simple Favor — Kendrick’s response was as subtle as it was shady.
“Well, you know, Blake… she’s… she’s Blake,” Kendrick said with a tight-lipped smile. “It’s always… interesting.” She offered no further context, leaving fans and reporters alike stunned — and scrambling to interpret what she really meant.
Was it shade? Was it sarcasm? Was it code for something deeper going on behind the scenes?
Social media exploded almost instantly after the clip started circulating on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Fans of the two powerhouse actresses, who gained major attention for their undeniably magnetic on-screen chemistry in A Simple Favor, were quick to weigh in.
“‘Interesting’ is never just interesting,” one fan tweeted. “What happened between Anna and Blake?! That tension is too real,” while another added, “She definitely knows something we don’t.”
This isn’t the first time speculation about the duo’s off-script relationship has surfaced. Although Kendrick and Lively played besties-turned-frenemies in the twisty thriller, rumors have swirled for years about some possible icy vibes when the cameras aren’t rolling. While neither actress has ever outright confirmed any drama, they’ve also never been overly gushy about each other in interviews — and in Hollywood, that silence speaks volumes.
Let’s not forget: Reports recently dropped that A Simple Favor 2 is officially in the works, with both leading ladies expected to return. Fans initially rejoiced at the news of Kendrick and Lively teaming up again, but now — thanks to Kendrick’s cryptic SXSW sound bite — the excitement is tinged with curiosity (and maybe a little drama-fueled obsession).
The sequel is said to pick up where the dark comedy left off, with Emily (Lively) and Stephanie’s (Kendrick) tangled lives crossing again in an even higher-stakes adventure. Details have been kept tightly under wraps, but insiders claim the script is just as juicy and full of twists as the first movie.
So, what exactly was going on behind that knowing smile Anna flashed on the red carpet? Could it be that the on-screen sass between her and Lively mirrors real-life tension — or is Kendrick just a master at teasing fans and fueling a little friendly tabloid buzz?
One industry insider told E! News off the record that “the energy between Anna and Blake has always been… complicated,” adding: “They’re both strong personalities, and sometimes that creates artistic tension. But that tension also makes their performances electric.”
Well, whatever really happened behind the scenes, fans are here for it. One thing’s for sure — Kendrick’s tantalizing choice of words has put A Simple Favor 2 back front and center on everyone’s radar.
Whether it's sly celebrity shade or just some classic PR mischief, Anna Kendrick knows exactly how to captivate a crowd — and drive the internet into a spiral.
Stay tuned, because if this premiere taught us anything, it’s that some secrets between Hollywood besties are too good to stay hidden forever.
We’ll be watching.
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