On the October 21 episode of Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen provoked an uneasy moment related to the ongoing Blake Lively drama by making a pointed reference to her dispute with Justin Baldoni. The exchange unfolded during a conversation with actress Allison Williams, who stars in the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel Regretting You, coming to theaters shortly after Lively and Baldoni’s project based on another Hoover book, It Ends With Us.
Cohen asked Williams if she had read Regretting You, to which Williams responded that she had read it multiple times and acknowledged the challenge of meeting readers’ expectations when adapting a beloved book to film.
Yes, I did a couple of times,
Allison Williams said.
It’s intimidating because everyone pictures something very specific when they read a book. And then you’re like, ‘We’re gonna decide.’ It’s a lot.
In a sarcastic tone, Cohen quipped,
No one pictured Justin Baldoni and what’s-her-name when they read that book,
hinting at Baldoni’s claim that Lively had not read It Ends With Us before starring in the adaptation and the widespread fan backlash over the casting choices.
Williams accepted the awkward remark, replying
I love you bringing it up.
Background on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Public Dispute
Since the release of It Ends With Us last year, Blake Lively has filed a formal complaint accusing Justin Baldoni, who also directed the film, of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign against her involving his team. Baldoni has strongly denied these allegations and subsequently sued the New York Times for libel regarding their coverage of the accusations. In turn, he filed a countersuit against Lively, citing civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy, according to reports from the BBC.
This legal turmoil has kept the Blake Lively drama in public view, with Andy Cohen frequently referencing the situation on his shows. His involvement also highlighted behind-the-scenes tension elsewhere, including rumored disputes between Lively and fellow actor Anna Kendrick during their promotional tour for Another Simple Favor.
Andy Cohen Probes On-Set Tensions Among Co-Stars
In a June 2025 episode of WWHL, Cohen tested the waters by playing a game called Agree or Disagree to explore whether rumors of discord among co-stars were true. He asked guest Henry Golding whether there was generally some truth to tales of clashing personalities during film productions. Golding signaled agreement without directly confirming details.
Says one of the stars of A Simple Favor!
Cohen joked, and Golding coyly replied,
I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Watch What Happens Live’s Role in Reality TV Discourse
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen airs every Sunday through Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on Bravo. New episodes become available for streaming the following day on Peacock, maintaining the show’s reputation as a primary platform for uncovering reality TV controversies and drama.
