While Blake Lively has chosen to fly under the radar, her co-star Anna Kendrick has brazenly faced the cameras, unperturbed by the swirling rumors stemming from their film, A Simple Favor. Indeed, on February 15th, she made a rare and dazzling appearance on the red carpet, capturing everyone's attention with her bold ensemble!
In case you happened to miss it, the star of Alice, Darling arrived in grandeur at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards Nominees' Party, sponsored by Bvlgari, held at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Scroll down to feast your eyes on the stunning photographs below:
As evident from the snapshots, Kendrick donned an LRD (little red dress) that served as a chic twist on the timeless little black dress. The color was nothing short of striking, and the Marc Jacobs dress clung to her figure like a second skin. Styled meticulously by Jordan Johnson, she accessorized with a timeless golden Bulgari choker, complemented by sleek gold hoops and a ring. Pete Burkill styled her highlighted hair into a sleek, slicked-back look, while makeup artist Zoe Taylor enhanced her features with a smoky eye, courtesy of Lancôme, giving her a femme fatale allure.
Kendrick looked absolutely breathtaking, emanating a mesmerizing vibe. Moreover, her red carpet appearance underscores her refusal to be cowed by the ongoing A Simple Favor saga.
Allow me to refresh your memory: rumors of a rift between Kendrick and Lively have persisted since the release of A Simple Favor in 2018. However, a recent source told People that there's "really no drama or rift" between them, especially with the sequel, Another Simple Favor, on the horizon.
Yet, amidst this drama and Lively's legal woes related to It Ends With Us, Kendrick finds herself entangled in an unforeseen predicament. Apparently, she's not thrilled about being caught in the crossfire and fears that the legal drama might overshadow the eagerly awaited sequel.
Another source revealed that Kendrick is "not accustomed to being entangled in any drama." They added, "The Instagram comments have upset her, especially the ones claiming that fans are refusing to watch the movie out of a reluctance to support Blake."
Yet, despite all this, Kendrick remains fabulously poised and positive, rising above the fray with elegance and grace.
