HOLR breaks down recent discussions surrounding The Hollywood Reporter cover that has everyone talking about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Hollywood Reporter Cover
The latest cover of The Hollywood Reporter illustration featuring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is stirring up quite the buzz, especially with the legal battle currently unfolding between the two stars.
The striking cover shot presents a David and Goliath-style visual, where Lively, armed with a slingshot, appears to target Baldoni, who is holding a copy of the book It Ends With Us—the basis for the movie in which they both star. The image seemingly captures a dramatic moment, with Lively’s flowing dress decorated with flowers that seem to ricochet off of her, supposedly symbolizing her attempt to make the film more aesthetically pleasing and less focused on the harsh reality of domestic violence (DV).
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This TikTok video posted by user @sammysamslife dives into detail about opinions surrounding the cover.
Commenters chimed in to say that Lively is not “David” in this depiction.
Hollywood Reporter Blake Lively
The cover has sparked intrigue due to the visible tension between the stars, further amplified by their ongoing legal dispute. The contrast between the fierce, action-packed imagery and the sensitive subject matter of It Ends With Us—which deals with difficult themes of abuse and love—has raised questions about how the film’s tone was shaped during production. Lively’s flowers, which seem to soften the tension, contrast with the gritty reality that the story presents, reflecting her reported push to make the film more palatable and less confrontational.
Hollywood Reporter Baldoni
This cover, paired with the backdrop of their ongoing legal drama, has set social media abuzz, with fans and critics alike speculating on the deeper layers of the photo and the film’s messaging. The combination of real-world controversy and symbolic imagery has made this issue of The Hollywood Reporter one of the most talked-about topics in Hollywood right now.
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